Gaza Herald – Efforts to advance President Trump’s Gaza peace initiative have been put on hold following US-Israel strikes on Iran. Negotiations aimed at implementing the plan’s core measures have stalled, raising fears of renewed war in the strip.
Sources told Reuters that the pause began last week, coinciding with heightened tensions across the Middle East. The freeze affects the so-called “Peace Council” framework, which relies on Gulf state funding from countries like the UAE and Qatar.
The suspension threatens to delay political and humanitarian measures in Gaza, where over two million Palestinians already face severe shortages of food, medicine, and essential services. Analysts warn that the Iran war has diverted global attention, giving regional actors more leeway to pursue unilateral actions.
Reuters reports that without renewed diplomatic momentum, the gap between political commitments and on-the-ground realities may widen, leaving the initiative vulnerable and the humanitarian situation at risk of deterioration.
Observers say Gulf financial support for the Peace Council could be jeopardized if the broader regional conflict continues, undermining long-term stability in Gaza.
