Will President-elect Trump keep his promise to end Gaza war?

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th President of the United States in an unexpected political comeback, securing a majority vote after a divisive campaign that saw him face felony charges and multiple assassination attempts.

In his victory speech, Trump reiterated his pledge to end wars rather than start new ones, a promise that has captured the attention of both American voters and international leaders alike.

One of Trump’s key campaign promises was to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza, a statement that resonated particularly with Arab-American voters, who turned out in significant numbers to support his bid.

Trump’s commitment to ending the war in Gaza was highlighted during his campaign, where he said that if elected, he would work towards bringing an end to the hostilities.

As President-elect, Trump has already made headlines with his approach to the Middle East. According to sources close to the matter, Trump communicated directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to wrap up the war in Gaza by the time he takes office.

The conversation, which was revealed to The Times of Israel this week, shows Trump’s continued interest in the region’s stability and his desire to expedite peace talks.

However, the critical question now is whether Trump will be able to follow through on his pledge to bring the Gaza conflict to a close. Netanyahu, who has been a staunch ally of Trump, has welcomed the former president’s victory, but some experts caution that Trump may not have the same level of influence over Israeli military actions as the outgoing Biden administration.

The U.S. under Biden had provided significant military and diplomatic support to Israel, and analysts are questioning whether Trump’s position will be as hands-off or more active in guiding Israeli strategy.

During his first term, Trump advocated for a plan that sought to reshape the U.S.-Israel-Palestinian relationship, including a proposal to direct $50 billion in international investment to the Palestinian territories. He also oversaw the successful brokering of the Abraham Accords, a historic agreement that led to normalization of relations between Israel, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.

Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, played a significant role in formulating Trump’s Middle East policy, particularly the controversial peace plan for Israel and the Palestinians.

While the plan was met with mixed reactions, Trump’s ability to broker deals in the region has earned him both praise and criticism.

With the new administration taking shape, it remains to be seen whether Trump will take a more hands-on approach to ending the Gaza conflict or if he will allow Israel more latitude in its military decisions.

His track record suggests he is committed to keeping his promises, but the complex dynamics of the Middle East may present challenges that even the former president may struggle to overcome. As the new administration prepares to take office, all eyes will be on Trump’s next moves in the region.