How the U.S. Failure in Iraq Haunts Trump’s Gaza Plan

How the U.S. Failure in Iraq Haunts Trump’s Gaza Plan

The American-led trusteeship will command no legitimacy among Palestinians.

The initial response to the Israel-Hamas cease-fire agreement clinched by the Trump administration last week has been rapturous.

Palestinians are reveling in the prospect of an end to two years of almost unimaginable brutality and grinding starvation that have decimated every part of the long-suffering people and land.

Israelis celebrated the return of 20 living hostages released by Hamas and the chance of an end to international isolation.

Enthusiastic crowds in Israel and Egypt showered U.S. President Donald Trump with appreciation.

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Author's summary: Trump's Gaza plan faces legitimacy issues.

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