Newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump has cast doubt on the sustainability of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, just three days into the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas.
The ceasefire, which began on Sunday, has so far facilitated the exchange of three Israeli hostages for 90 Palestinian prisoners. As part of the deal’s initial six-week phase, a total of 33 Israeli hostages are expected to be released in exchange for around 1,900 Palestinian detainees held by Israel. Talks for a permanent ceasefire are scheduled to follow.
However, President Trump expressed skepticism about the truce’s durability. Speaking on Monday while signing a series of executive orders, he remarked, “That’s not our war; it’s their war. But I’m not confident.”
The President also reiterated his previous comments on Gaza’s geographical potential, calling it “a phenomenal location” with “the best weather” and envisioning its future as a prime coastal development destination. “Gaza is like a massive demolition site,” he remarked, suggesting that significant opportunities lie in rebuilding the area.
The ceasefire has brought a brief reprieve to the war-torn region, but Trump’s comments highlight lingering uncertainties over its future stability and the broader peace process.
