Iran-Israel24 October, 20253 min read
US and Israel Plan to Divide Gaza and Prolong Israeli Occupation Amid Humanitarian Crisis
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US proposes dividing Gaza into Israeli-controlled and Hamas-controlled zones Reconstruction efforts limited to Israeli-controlled areas until Hamas disarmament
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US Proposal to Divide Gaza
Multiple outlets report a new US-centered proposal to carve Gaza into two zones, one under Israeli control and the other under Hamas. Reconstruction would be limited to the Israeli-held area. PressTV describes it as a “US-backed proposal” supported by Jared Kushner and backed by President Trump.
“A new US-backed proposal aims to divide Gaza into separate zones controlled by Israel and Hamas, restricting reconstruction efforts to the Israeli-controlled area. The plan, supported by Jared Kushner and backed by President Trump, seeks to stabilize part of Gaza...”
The plan is pitched to “stabilize part of Gaza” while talks continue on disarmament and a transitional authority. Kurdistan24 similarly says the U.S. is “developing a plan to divide the Gaza Strip into two zones,” keeping rebuilding “confined to the Israeli-controlled area” until Hamas is ousted.
SCMP frames it as a newly unveiled US peace-and-reconstruction plan that could “prolong Israeli control.” Al-Jazeera Net characterizes it as a “US-Israeli proposal” and notes media criticism that the split could hinder peace efforts.
Ceasefire and Reconstruction Plans
Implementation details and conditions diverge across accounts. PressTV says the ceasefire already includes Israeli-controlled zones designed to shrink over time. Israeli analysts see the plan as weakening Hamas and securing border areas.
SCMP adds that Netanyahu has tied any further Israeli withdrawal to Hamas disarmament and outlines an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) drawn from Muslim-majority countries. SCMP warns the ISF could be pushed into confronting Hamas.
Kurdistan24 emphasizes phased reconstruction, Gulf donor funding, and a transitional government, contingent on Hamas’s removal. Al-Jazeera Net notes broader regional reluctance to deploy forces to Israeli-controlled areas and the fear that the arrangement would hinder peace.
Humanitarian Crisis and Opposition
All sources situate the plan amid a severe humanitarian crisis, though the severity and evidence differ in tone and detail. SCMP warns the plan could worsen the humanitarian crisis. PressTV depicts Gaza as devastated, citing 61 million tons of debris, blocked aid deliveries, and a binding International Court of Justice order for Israel to allow aid that it says Israel has rejected with US support.
“Meanwhile, Gaza remains devastated, with 61 million tons of debris and blocked aid deliveries.”
Al-Jazeera Net points to media accounts of a mass funeral for 54 Palestinians returned by Israel, many unidentified, intensifying questions about the conflict’s human toll. Kurdistan24 underscores that Arab opposition stems in part from fears the plan would entrench control and disrupt diplomacy—factors that could prolong the crisis.
Reactions to Gaza Proposal
Reactions split along regional and political lines. PressTV reports Arab mediators warn the split could create a permanent Israeli foothold and fragment Gaza. It also says Israeli analysts view the plan as a way to weaken Hamas and secure borders.
SCMP says analysts fear a long-term Israeli occupation of over half the territory. They also warn that the ISF could be drawn into fighting Hamas. Kurdistan24 notes Egypt and Qatar oppose the proposal and highlights that reconstruction is conditioned on Hamas’s ouster.
Al-Jazeera Net underscores Arab states’ opposition and reluctance to deploy forces. This is amid broader media criticism of impunity for Israel and the risk of further stalemate.
Status of Peace Plan Proposal
The plan’s status remains fluid and uncertain. PressTV says US officials consider the initiative preliminary, with updates expected soon. Kurdistan24 echoes that it is still in early stages.
“US officials describe the initiative as preliminary, with updates expected soon.”
SCMP paints a bleak implementation picture, with experts calling it a perfect storm that hinders progress. SCMP also links any Israeli pullback to the disarmament of Hamas.
Al-Jazeera Net adds that the proposal has already stirred international media criticism and Arab opposition for potentially hindering peace and entrenching occupation. This suggests an uphill path to any durable settlement.