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US President Donald Trump sparked renewed uncertainty over the future of Palestinian statehood after sidestepping questions about a two-state solution during a press briefing on Monday. Speaking aboard Air Force One while returning to Washington from the Middle East, Trump said, “A lot of people like the one-state solution, some people like the two-state solution. We’ll have to see.” His remarks came amid fragile peace efforts and growing fears of ceasefire violations in Gaza. 

Rather than addressing the political roadmap for Palestine, Trump emphasised reconstruction efforts in Gaza following months of devastation. “I’m not talking about single state or double state … I’m talking about the rebuilding of Gaza,” he said. Trump described the peace framework as a practical solution focused on humanitarian recovery before political negotiations.

Under the first phase of the Israel-Hamas peace deal, Israel has suspended military operations and partially withdrawn from Gaza. In return, Hamas released all 20 living hostages and four of the 28 bodies of deceased captives. The limited return of remains has triggered outrage among Israeli families.

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Regional Pushback And Concerns

At the Gaza Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi publicly reiterated his call for a two-state solution, a stance Trump appeared to dismiss. “He’s talking about a different plan. I’m talking about something very much different,” Trump said, suggesting that his focus lies on physical rebuilding rather than immediate political sovereignty.

Nasser al-Qudwa, a prominent Palestinian politician, criticised Trump’s approach, telling Sky News that the US president is “calling the shots” in a way that sidelines Palestinian self-determination. He warned that Trump’s proposed Western-led governance of both Gaza and the West Bank “will not make sense” to those living under occupation.

Trump’s 20-Point Peace Framework

Trump’s 20-point peace framework outlines a vision where Gaza will be governed temporarily by an international “Board of Peace” chaired by Trump himself. The board may include global figures such as former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. The framework prioritises infrastructure rebuilding, economic aid, and regional stability before any formal recognition of Palestinian statehood.

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Point 19 of the plan leaves a conditional opening for self-determination: “When the Palestinian Authority reform program is faithfully carried out, the conditions may finally be in place for a credible pathway to Palestinian statehood.” Point 20 commits the US to establishing dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians for a peaceful coexistence.