Russian Expert: An Incomplete Plan That Could Achieve a Temporary Truce

In an interview with Novosti agency, Zvyagelskaya, a researcher at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said:

“Trump’s plan may help calm the situation and stop the firing, but it is unlikely to be implemented smoothly.”

She added:

“I don’t think this plan is 100% feasible. However, it is better than his previous proposals, which were completely unrealistic. What is being proposed now seems more thoughtful and gradual, but it still faces major challenges: the explosive field situation in Gaza, divisions within Hamas, and political disagreements within Israel itself.”

She considered the plan “not a final solution,” emphasizing that “a comprehensive solution requires addressing the Palestinian issue in all its dimensions, which remains far from reach.”

However, she pointed out that “achieving temporary stability in Gaza could be a positive achievement, provided the involved parties deal with the proposals seriously and pragmatically.”

Regarding Hamas’s position, Zvyagelskaya believed the movement “will find it very difficult to accept the plan, as it practically means the end of its rule in the Strip,” before concluding:

“But I see no other way out. Otherwise, there will only be a continuing massacre.”

Meanwhile, Turkish expert Onur Oymen strongly criticized the American plan, considering it “fundamentally flawed,” chiefly due to “its complete disregard for the will of the Palestinian people and their ability to elect their government.”

Oymen told Novosti:

“The plan lacks any democratic basis, as it does not at all address the formation of a government elected by the Palestinian people. It is clear that it does not even consider the possibility of an independent Palestinian state.”

He pointed out that the United States itself “does not recognize the State of Palestine,” noting “clear differences in interpretations between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the plan’s provisions.”

Oymen’s comments came after the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman, Majid Al Ansari, announced that “Hamas is discussing Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza in coordination with representatives from Qatar and Turkey.”

The Turkish expert added:

“There are fundamental questions: Will the parties actually commit to a ceasefire? Will Hamas accept the imposed conditions? Therefore, this plan can only be considered a first step towards a ceasefire, but its results remain unclear.”

He concluded:

“The plan does not generate any optimism at present. The real solution begins through serious negotiations, which are only possible after a permanent ceasefire.”

It is worth noting that U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Monday a 20-point plan aimed at ending the crisis in the Gaza Strip.

Among its key points: