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If US President Donald Trump’s plan ends the Gaza war, it would be a peace achievement on a historic scale. But it is a big ‘if’
US President Donald Trump with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. (Image: AFP/File)
The world is tired of war, and one man says he has a plan for peace. US President Donald Trump has announced a historic peace deal for Gaza, in a compelling case of bold diplomacy.
Will it end the two-year bloody war that has cost nearly 80,000 deaths in Palestine and Israel? The jury is still out.
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But Trump has his eyes on another ‘prize’ – the Nobel Peace Prize that he’s been chasing for years and is going to be announced on October 10.
The golden question is – could Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize for the Gaza peace plan?
Trump has been chasing the Nobel for years. In 2019, he even said he “deserved it” for the Abraham Accords between Israel and the Arab states. This time, he’s openly hinting again – saying it is a question of the reputation of the US.
If Trump’s plan ends the Gaza war, it would be a peace achievement on a historic scale. But it is a big ‘if’.
His Gaza peace plan is high profile and ambitious, potentially involving ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, Israeli withdrawal, disarmament, transitional governance. This kind of proposal can make him visible as a “peace broker”.
Some media and commentators are already seriously speculating that he has a shot. But still – not so fast.
The Nobel is usually awarded only after peace is achieved, not just proposed. A proven, working peace arrangement is needed, not just a plan.
Trump’s chances are remote unless the deal holds.
Also, the Nobel committee often rewards non-politicians or people seen as impartial in conflict zones. A politically polarising figure like Trump may struggle with that image.
Even French President Emmanuel Macron quipped: ‘If Trump wants the Nobel, he should first stop the war.’
So yes – the speculation is loud, but the medal might still be miles away.
WHAT IS TRUMP’S PLAN?
Essentially, Trump is saying to Palestine: lay down arms, release the hostages, rebuild Gaza with global oversight – and we all move on. It is a really ambitious plan – but with many challenges.
Trump says Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line. Hamas acceptance of the same could lead to a ceasefire and hostages and prisoner exchange, he hopes.
Once the hostages are released, the next phase of withdrawal could begin, as per Trump. Sounds like a roadmap.
But remember, Israeli troops are still laying siege to Gaza city. It already controls most of the West Bank.
Not surprisingly, Hamas says yes to a ceasefire, but no to full disarmament. Even after Trump’s call to halt strikes, Israeli jets kept bombing Gaza and 66 died on October 3.
So, is anyone listening to Trump?
There are big roadblocks too. Like a Hamas split as the political leaders want negotiations, but militant wings don’t.
Netanyahu also insists Gaza must remain demilitarised – permanently. After decades of broken deals, neither side believes the other will comply. Worse, Palestinians fear a “foreign puppet government” could replace real sovereignty.
So yes, the plan sounds tidy on paper but it’s stitched together with political landmines. All depends on whether Hamas will fully agree to disarmament, and if Israel stops bombing and withdraws.
And will Israel agree that Palestinians have a real right to a homeland? That’s a big question.
Trump’s Gaza plan is either the most daring peace initiative in a generation, or one more chapter in the endless Middle East puzzle.
Whether it brings him a Nobel, or just another news cycle, depends on one thing – the results. For a Nobel, plans are not enough. It is the delivery.
About the Author
Aman Sharma, Executive Editor – National Affairs at CNN-News18, and Bureau Chief at News18 in Delhi, has over two decades of experience in covering the wide spectrum of politics and the Prime Minister’s Office….Read More
Aman Sharma, Executive Editor – National Affairs at CNN-News18, and Bureau Chief at News18 in Delhi, has over two decades of experience in covering the wide spectrum of politics and the Prime Minister’s Office…. Read More
October 06, 2025, 07:00 IST
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