You should not etch words from time to time. It's not just President Trump's proposal to remove Gaza's population and the US “buy” strips of ruined seasides, and they're inexperienced there. That's reckless.
In the short term, they will torpedoes to release the remaining Israeli hostages. In the long run, it creates new problems, solidifies the extremely instability of Trump solving it, promoting radicalization, and handing over the propaganda victory to Hamas.
Instead of Chakaneri chasing such headlines, what you need is a serious and enforceable local security arrangement. It anchors Arab involvement, coordinated security surveillance and clear political milestone stability. This will be supported by the EU, which is tasked with Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE neutralizing the threat of extremists, enforcing borders and overseeing the ordered withdrawal of Israel from agreed Palestinian territories. It can be done through a US-led regional coalition. The long-term purpose is accountable autonomy for the Palestinians, and a clear and recognized border between them and Israel.
At the heart of this vision is an alliance that acts as a stabilizing force against fear and violence. A timely, longing framework for security, normalization and ultimately peace in the Middle East is essential. This is not just an ambitious proposal, it is a plan driven by a carefully designed pragmatism for implementation.
History has proven that external intervention alone cannot maintain peace, so local actors must acquire ownership of security enforcement. By integrating intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism operations and strategic oversight, this framework allows Palestinian governance to be developed under strict security assurances, reducing the risk for all involved. Egypt and Jordan both have long-standing peace agreements with Israel, but they serve as key stakeholders, overseeing key security developments, and Palestinian factions have made clear and enforceable commitments. We guarantee compliance.
This gradual approach to Israeli-Palestinian withdrawal within the regional security-oriented coalition establishes a realistic and benchmarked timeline for the transition from conflict to state.
The first step is immediate stabilization. We will deploy international security surveillance missions to end hostilities in Gaza, ensure the release of all Israeli hostages and prevent future escalations. Second, governance and security reforms must take root.
The reconstructed Palestinian authorities will gradually envision control over Gaza (and the West Bank) and ensure law and order through internationally overseen security forces, under surveillance from the regional coalition. Disarming extremist factions, including Hamas and Islamic jihad, and creating a transparent, internationally controlled reconstruction fund in Gaza, would mean that financial resources would be used for reconstruction rather than to promote conflict. We guarantee that.
As these security and governance measures take hold, mutual recognition between Israeli and Palestinian groups is formalized within a structured, time-bound negotiation process. The ultimate goal is clear. It is an agreed and defensible border between Israel and a demilitarized Palestinian state. This process is consistent with the principles outlined in Arab Peace Initiative Major UN Security Council resolutions are based on both regional and international legitimacy. The framework also promotes normalization between Israel and the Arab states, and links economic and political incentives to continued progress in Palestinian state building, capacity and security compliance.
Meanwhile, Trump's call to evacuate Gaza's population ignores both practical and moral reality. Such a move will not only spark international rage, but will also create a permanent refugee crisis that will destabilize the entire region and exploit new frustrations on extremist groups.
In contrast, a well-structured local security framework moves beyond short-term crisis management, providing a reliable, progressive path to a final status contract, and is enforceable; Provides sustainable contracts. Robust surveillance mechanisms and binding conflict resolution ensure measurable advances in surveillance and implementation.
By embedding Israeli-Palestinian separation into a broader regional security and diplomatic framework, the plan shifts the paradigm from conflict management to conflict resolution. It is guaranteed to strengthen our influence in the Middle East while dealing with Israeli, Arab and Palestinian interests.
True leadership demands more than impulsive suggestions. A strategic vision is required. The United States should seize this opportunity to shape the future of the Middle East. The area can no longer afford the promises of the sky or the meaningless distractions.
Gilead Shah is the former Israeli Prime Minister's Chief of Staff and peace negotiator. He is a Middle East Peace and Security Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute. His last book, “Reflections on Dispute Resolution”It was released in 2022.
