Trump’s Diplomatic Dance: Gaza, Israel, and the Nobel Peace Prize by Rohan Khanna India

The provided text discusses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit to the United States amidst the Gaza crisis, focusing on the stalled ceasefire negotiations and President Trump’s attempts at mediation. It highlights Trump’s political rivalry with Barack Obama and Joe Biden, alongside his ambition for a Nobel Peace Prize for his perceived peace-making efforts in various conflicts. The article also examines the core reasons for the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, attributing it to stubbornness on both sides and the challenges of prisoner exchanges. Ultimately, the text underscores the humanitarian impact on Gaza’s civilians, caught between the two factions.

Trump’s Diplomacy: Ambition, Conflict, and Peace Efforts

Based on the provided sources, here’s a discussion of Donald Trump’s diplomacy:

Donald Trump’s diplomacy is characterized by his strong self-perception, ambitious claims, and specific efforts to resolve international conflicts, though not always with successful outcomes.

Key Aspects of Trump’s Diplomacy:

• Self-Perception and Rivalries: Trump views former American President Barack Obama as his rival and Joe Biden as a “Titamma or child” in American politics. He is described as not letting “any nine be lacking in bragging” and considers himself incomparable. He also frequently mentions how he stopped a major war between Pakistan and India and limited the Iran-Israel war to just 12 days.
• Foreign Policy Stance: Throughout his election campaign, Trump’s slogan was that he would not allow American resources to be “destroyed in foreign wars”. He claimed that with his knowledge, success, and political strategy, he would give America a prestigious position in world politics and not only prevent new wars but also end old ones.
• Efforts in the Middle East:Gaza Crisis: Trump issued a statement indicating ongoing talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop the Gaza war, hoping to soon provide “good news” to the world. There was hope for a ceasefire issue in the fifth round of Doha talks.
• Netanyahu’s Visits: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Washington, D.C., three times in less than six months, during which Trump sought to have him accept a Gaza ceasefire. However, Netanyahu’s agenda was to teach Iran a further lesson based on the principle of greater American control, aiming to complete an “incomplete mission of regime change in Iran”.
• Outcome in Gaza: Despite Trump’s efforts, the output regarding the Gaza war ceasefire “remained zero”. Both Trump and Netanyahu were unsuccessful in getting their objectives or demands accepted.
• Perceived Obstacles to Diplomacy (Gaza): The sources attribute the lack of success in ending the Gaza ceasefire to the “excesses” and “stubbornness” of both Israel and Hamas.
• Israel’s Stance: Netanyahu stated that Israel “cannot tolerate terrorism at our doorstep under any circumstances”. He insisted that Hamas would “have to become non-Muslim” and leave Yamali. Israel is also under intense internal pressure to secure the release of Israelis captured by Hamas on October 7, 2023, many of whom have died in custody. Israel aims to “wipe out” Hamas, sometimes reportedly overlooking human rights concerns.
• Hamas’s Stance: Hamas is “not ready to become non-Muslim under any circumstances” nor is it willing to release captured Israelis. Hamas also has objections to a 60-day ceasefire and demands that Israel withdraw its forces from Gaza and observe a “permanent ceasefire” with strong international guarantees. Hamas is accused of using the “common people of Gaza as shields” for its Jihadi activities.
• Shared Impact: As a result of the rigidity of both sides, “the common people of Gaza, children and women are being crushed between these two millstones”.
• International Recognition and Support for Nobel Peace Prize:Pakistan and Israel’s Endorsement: Notably, both Pakistan and Israel have “declared American President Trump as the prophet of peace” and deem him “the legitimate deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize”. They have openly requested the Nobel Prize Committee to honor Trump with the award, drawing a comparison to “our President Obama”.
• Joint Recommendation: Israel’s “Hafiz Bibi” (likely referring to a figure from Israel, similar to “Hafiz Sahib” for Pakistan) presented a letter sent to the Nobel Prize Committee to Trump at a White House lunch, receiving thanks. Both nations collectively “did not leave any stone unturned or negligent in our efforts” to promote Trump for the prize.Based on the provided sources, here’s a discussion of Donald Trump’s diplomacy:

Donald Trump’s diplomacy is characterized by his strong self-perception, ambitious claims, and specific efforts to resolve international conflicts, though not always with successful outcomes.

Key Aspects of Trump’s Diplomacy:

• Self-Perception and Rivalries: Trump views former American President Barack Obama as his rival and Joe Biden as a “Titamma or child” in American politics. He is described as not letting “any nine be lacking in bragging” and considers himself incomparable. He also frequently mentions how he stopped a major war between Pakistan and India and limited the Iran-Israel war to just 12 days.
• Foreign Policy Stance: Throughout his election campaign, Trump’s slogan was that he would not allow American resources to be “destroyed in foreign wars”. He claimed that with his knowledge, success, and political strategy, he would give America a prestigious position in world politics and not only prevent new wars but also end old ones.
• Efforts in the Middle East:Gaza Crisis: Trump issued a statement indicating ongoing talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop the Gaza war, hoping to soon provide “good news” to the world. There was hope for a ceasefire issue in the fifth round of Doha talks.
• Netanyahu’s Visits: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Washington, D.C., three times in less than six months, during which Trump sought to have him accept a Gaza ceasefire. However, Netanyahu’s agenda was to teach Iran a further lesson based on the principle of greater American control, aiming to complete an “incomplete mission of regime change in Iran”.
• Outcome in Gaza: Despite Trump’s efforts, the output regarding the Gaza war ceasefire “remained zero”. Both Trump and Netanyahu were unsuccessful in getting their objectives or demands accepted.
• Perceived Obstacles to Diplomacy (Gaza): The sources attribute the lack of success in ending the Gaza ceasefire to the “excesses” and “stubbornness” of both Israel and Hamas.
• Israel’s Stance: Netanyahu stated that Israel “cannot tolerate terrorism at our doorstep under any circumstances”. He insisted that Hamas would “have to become non-Muslim” and leave Yamali. Israel is also under intense internal pressure to secure the release of Israelis captured by Hamas on October 7, 2023, many of whom have died in custody. Israel aims to “wipe out” Hamas, sometimes reportedly overlooking human rights concerns.
• Hamas’s Stance: Hamas is “not ready to become non-Muslim under any circumstances” nor is it willing to release captured Israelis. Hamas also has objections to a 60-day ceasefire and demands that Israel withdraw its forces from Gaza and observe a “permanent ceasefire” with strong international guarantees. Hamas is accused of using the “common people of Gaza as shields” for its Jihadi activities.
• Shared Impact: As a result of the rigidity of both sides, “the common people of Gaza, children and women are being crushed between these two millstones”.
• International Recognition and Support for Nobel Peace Prize:Pakistan and Israel’s Endorsement: Notably, both Pakistan and Israel have “declared American President Trump as the prophet of peace” and deem him “the legitimate deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize”. They have openly requested the Nobel Prize Committee to honor Trump with the award, drawing a comparison to “our President Obama”.
• Joint Recommendation: Israel’s “Hafiz Bibi” (likely referring to a figure from Israel, similar to “Hafiz Sahib” for Pakistan) presented a letter sent to the Nobel Prize Committee to Trump at a White House lunch, receiving thanks. Both nations collectively “did not leave any stone unturned or negligent in our efforts” to promote Trump for the prize.

Gaza Conflict: Impasse, Diplomacy, and Humanitarian Cost

The Gaza Conflict, as discussed in the sources, is a complex and deeply entrenched issue characterized by the rigid stances of the involved parties and a significant humanitarian cost, despite international diplomatic efforts.

Donald Trump’s Diplomatic Involvement: American President Donald Trump has publicly stated his intent to resolve the ongoing Gaza war in the Middle East, indicating that talks were underway with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and promising “good news” to the world soon. There was hope for a ceasefire issue to emerge from the fifth round of Doha talks. Netanyahu visited Washington, D.C., three times in less than six months, during which Trump sought to persuade him to accept a Gaza ceasefire. However, in terms of output concerning the Gaza war, Trump’s efforts “remained zero”. Both Trump and Netanyahu were unsuccessful in achieving their specific objectives or demands related to the conflict.

Conflicting Agendas and Stubbornness of Parties: The sources attribute the lack of success in ending the Gaza ceasefire primarily to the “excesses” and “stubbornness” of both Israel and Hamas, describing them as “extremely stubborn with an ordinary mentality” and unwilling to compromise or show flexibility.

• Israel’s Stance:
• Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has repeatedly asserted that Israel “cannot tolerate terrorism at our doorstep under any circumstances”.
• He has insisted that Hamas “will have to become non-Muslim” and leave Yamali (likely a reference to a specific location or concept related to Hamas’s presence).
• Israel is under intense internal pressure to secure the release of Israelis who were captured by Hamas on October 7, 2023, during an incursion into Israel. Many of these captured individuals have died in Hamas custody.
• Hamas is accused of trading in the dead bodies of these captives to secure the release of its own fighters from Israeli custody.
• Currently, around 25 alive and an equal number of dead Israelis are reportedly still in Hamas custody.
• The sources suggest that Israeli actions aim to “wipe out” Hamas, sometimes reportedly disregarding human rights concerns.
• Hamas’s Stance:
• Hamas, on the other hand, is “not ready to become non-Muslim under any circumstances”.
• It is also unwilling to release the captured Israelis.
• Hamas has objections to a 60-day ceasefire and demands that Israel withdraw its forces from Gaza and observe a “permanent ceasefire” with strong international guarantees.
• Hamas is accused of using the “common people of Gaza as shields” for its “Jihadi activities” to achieve its personal goals.

Humanitarian Impact: As a direct consequence of the rigidity and conflicting demands of both Israel and Hamas, “the common people of Gaza, children and women are being crushed between these two millstones”. The immediate need highlighted is to “free Raja’s people from hell” (likely referring to Gaza’s people).

Netanyahu’s Broader Regional Agenda: Beyond the immediate Gaza conflict, the Israeli Prime Minister’s agenda during his visits to Washington also included a desire to “teach Iran a further lesson on the basis of the principle of greater American control,” aiming to complete an “incomplete mission of regime change in Iran”.

International Recognition of Trump’s Peace Efforts: Despite the stated “zero” output regarding the Gaza ceasefire, both Pakistan and Israel have “declared American President Trump as the prophet of peace” and consider him “the legitimate deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize”. They have openly requested the Nobel Prize Committee to honor Trump with the award, drawing a comparison to former President Obama’s Nobel Prize. This joint recommendation highlights their perception of Trump’s efforts to save them from their “worst enemies” and contribute to “global peace and security,” particularly referencing his claims of stopping a major war between Pakistan and India and limiting the Iran-Israel war to 12 days.

Israel and Hamas: Unyielding Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

The dynamics between Israel and Hamas, as described in the sources, are characterized by extreme rigidity, conflicting demands, and a profound lack of compromise, leading to significant humanitarian consequences in the Gaza conflict. Despite diplomatic efforts, notably by former American President Donald Trump, the core issues remain unresolved due to the entrenched positions of both parties.

Key Aspects of Israel’s Stance:

• Security Imperative: Israel, as articulated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, “cannot tolerate terrorism at our doorstep under any circumstances”.
• Dismantling Hamas: Netanyahu has insisted that Hamas “will have to become non-Muslim and we will have to leave Yamali”. This indicates a demand for Hamas to abandon its core ideology and presence.
• Pressure to Release Captives: Israel faces “intense pressure within Israel to release these Yemenis” (Israelis) who were captured by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Many of these captives have died in Hamas custody, and Hamas is accused of “trading in their dead bodies” to secure the release of its own fighters. Currently, approximately 25 alive and an equal number of dead Israelis are reportedly still in Hamas custody.
• Military Objective: Israel’s actions aim to “wipe out” Hamas, with the sources noting that this pursuit sometimes leads them to “even forget the demands of human rights”.
• Broader Regional Agenda: Beyond Gaza, Netanyahu’s agenda includes a desire to “teach Iran a further lesson on the basis of the principle of greater American control,” aiming to complete an “incomplete mission of regime change in Iran”.

Key Aspects of Hamas’s Stance:

• Unyielding Ideology: Hamas is “not ready to become non-Muslim under any circumstances”.
• Refusal to Release Captives: Hamas is unwilling to release the captured Israelis.
• Ceasefire Conditions: Hamas objects to a 60-day ceasefire. Instead, it demands that Israel withdraw its forces from Gaza and observe a “permanent ceasefire” with strong international guarantees.
• Alleged Tactics: Hamas is accused of using the “common people of Gaza as shields” for its “Jihadi activities” in order to achieve its personal goals.

Impact of the Dynamics:

• Diplomatic Stalemate: Both Israel and Hamas are described as “extremely stubborn with an ordinary mentality,” and neither is “ready to back down from oppression and atrocities or to show leniency or flexibility in their respective positions”. This rigidity is cited as “the basic reason” why President Trump was “not able to succeed in ending the ceasefire in Gaza”.
• Humanitarian Crisis: The direct consequence of these unyielding positions is that “the common people of Gaza, children and women are being crushed between these two millstones”. The immediate stated need is to “free Raja’s people from hell”.
• Unsuccessful External Mediation: Despite Trump’s stated efforts to stop the Gaza war and his promises of “good news,” his diplomatic output “remained zero” in terms of achieving a ceasefire. Both Trump and Netanyahu “were not successful in getting their objectives or demands accepted” regarding Gaza.
• Underlying Schemes: Beyond the visible issues, both sides are described as having “internal schemes about how to destroy each other”.

The sources also mention a potential future political role for the Arabs of Hebron, under Ash-Sheikh al-Jabri, who expressed willingness to form an alliance with Israel under the Abrahamic Accord if an independent building (presumably a self-governing entity) is established.

Trump’s Nobel Ambition: Pakistan and Israel’s Endorsement

The Nobel Peace Prize is discussed in the sources primarily in the context of former American President Donald Trump’s perceived rivalry with Barack Obama and the joint recommendation by Pakistan and Israel for Trump to receive the award.

Here’s a breakdown of the Nobel Peace Prize discussion:

• Barack Obama’s Precedent: Donald Trump, in American politics, considers former President Barack Obama as his rival. Trump is particularly vexed by Obama’s success in winning the Nobel Prize for Peace despite so many wars, which “does not let them relax even for a moment”. This suggests a perceived disparity or political challenge that Trump aimed to overcome.
• Trump’s Perceived Deservingness and Nomination:
• Both Pakistan and Israel have “declared American President Trump as the prophet of peace”.
• They have openly stated that they consider him the “legitimate deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize”.
• They are standing in front of the Nobel Prize Committee, openly requesting that their “Mamdu, our hero Donald Trump has decided to declare a free ceasefire to save us from our worst enemies and for the sake of global peace and security”.
• They specifically cited his “humanitarian service” in stopping a major war from starting between two nuclear powers, Pakistan and India, and also limiting the Iran-Israel war to just 12 days, which they claim he achieved after years of conflict.
• Both a “powerful Hafiz Sahib” (presumably representing Pakistan) and “Israel’s Hafiz Bibi” (presumably representing Israel) presented this suggestion, with the latter reportedly giving Trump a letter sent to the Nobel Prize Committee during a White House lunch.
• Political Implications and Reception:
• The sources note that Indians or Iranians “can feel jealous or complain about this as much as they want” and “can keep calling Trump a liar as much as you want,” indicating that this joint recommendation is controversial to others.
• Despite these significant endorsements and Trump’s own claims of stopping wars, the sources highlight an irony: in terms of “output” regarding the Gaza war, Trump’s efforts “remained zero”. Both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu were “not successful in getting their objectives or demands accepted” concerning Gaza, even though the Nobel Peace Prize nominations laud his broader peace efforts.
• The narrative also touches upon the question of “how much importance the Nobel Prize Committee gives to our joint recommendation, i.e. that of Pakistan and Israel”.

In essence, the discussion around the Nobel Peace Prize in the sources focuses on Trump’s ambition to match or surpass Obama’s achievement, and the explicit advocacy by Pakistan and Israel for him to receive the award based on their perception of his contributions to regional and global peace, particularly in de-escalating conflicts involving themselves.

US-Israel Relations: Alliance, Divergence, and Diplomatic Engagement

The relationship between the United States and Israel, as presented in the sources, is characterized by frequent high-level diplomatic engagement, shared strategic interests, and mutual declarations of support, yet also by instances where their immediate objectives do not perfectly align, leading to limited success on specific issues.

Key aspects of US-Israel relations include:

• High-Level Diplomatic Engagement: The relationship involves close and frequent interactions between leaders. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is highlighted as a world leader who visited Washington three times in less than six months, engaging in “jokes on President Trump… on almost every common platform”. This indicates a strong personal rapport and a high degree of accessibility between the heads of state.
• Aligned Strategic Interests, Especially Regarding Iran: A significant shared agenda between the two nations involves Iran. During Netanyahu’s visits, his agenda included a desire to “teach Iran a further lesson on the basis of the principle of greater American control,” aiming to complete an “incomplete mission of regime change in Iran”. This suggests a deep alignment on regional geopolitical strategy and a common approach to confronting Iran.
• Divergent Immediate Priorities on Gaza: Despite the close ties, the sources indicate that the US and Israel had differing immediate priorities concerning the Gaza conflict. President Trump “wanted the Israeli Prime Minister to accept the Gaza ceasefire”. However, Netanyahu’s primary focus during these visits was on Iran. This divergence meant that “both of them were not successful in getting their objectives or demands accepted” regarding the Gaza war, and Trump’s efforts in this specific area “remained zero” in terms of “output”.
• Mutual Endorsement and Appreciation: The relationship is also marked by strong mutual appreciation and political endorsement. Israel, along with Pakistan, has “declared American President Trump as the prophet of peace and declared him the legitimate deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize”. An Israeli representative (“Israel’s Hafiz Bibi”) notably presented Trump with a letter sent to the Nobel Prize Committee during a White House lunch, receiving “a lot of thanks”. This joint recommendation underscores Israel’s perception of Trump’s significant contributions to regional peace and security, including his claimed role in “limiting the Iran-Israel war to just 12 days” after years of conflict.
• US Role in Regional Conflict Management: Trump frequently highlighted his perceived success in preventing or de-escalating conflicts involving Israel, such as the claim of stopping the Iran-Israel war, which he presented as a “humanitarian service”. This suggests a US role, as perceived by both sides, in mediating or influencing regional conflicts involving Israel.

In essence, the US-Israel relationship, as depicted, is a robust and strategically aligned partnership, particularly on issues like Iran, but one that can experience limitations in achieving specific diplomatic outcomes when immediate priorities, such as a ceasefire in Gaza, are not fully synchronized. The personal chemistry between leaders and the public declarations of support further underscore the depth of this bilateral bond.

By Amjad Izhar
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