Donald Trump has demanded a Gaza ceasefire deal, pushing both Israel and Hamas to halt the 20-month war that has devastated the region. With over 56,500 Palestinians killed, the former US president is turning up the pressure for peace. But many Palestinians remain skeptical after repeated failed efforts.
Rising Death Toll Fuels Ceasefire Demands
The Gaza Strip continues to suffer relentless airstrikes, with civilians—mostly women and children—making up a significant portion of the casualties. On Sunday, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 15 people in Jabaliya, targeting a house sheltering displaced families.
The Gaza ceasefire deal comes at a critical time as the humanitarian crisis deepens. Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble, and over a million people are displaced.
Trump’s Ceasefire Plea: “MAKE THE DEAL!”
Trump took to social media, urging immediate action:
“MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!!”
His post follows months of rising international pressure and failed negotiations. Trump’s statement raised hopes of a breakthrough, though doubts remain.
Ceasefire Skepticism Grows Among Palestinians
Many Palestinians are cautious about Trump’s push.
Abdel Hadi al Hour, a Gaza resident, said:
“They’ve promised us before—release the hostages, and the war ends. But it never did.”
Earlier this year, an eight-week ceasefire briefly halted the fighting. But the truce collapsed in March when Israel resumed attacks, citing Hamas’s refusal to accept new terms.
Northern Gaza Faces New Mass Evacuations
As Trump calls for a Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel has ordered fresh evacuations in northern Gaza. Hundreds of thousands who had returned during the earlier ceasefire are once again being forced to flee.
The cycle of war and brief calm has left Gaza in ruins and its people exhausted.
Can Trump’s Influence Deliver Peace?
With Joe Biden’s presidency ending in a short-lived truce, Trump is positioning himself as a potential dealmaker. Whether his renewed push for a Gaza ceasefire deal succeeds remains uncertain.
But one thing is clear: the world is watching, and time is running out for Gaza.
