Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton affirmed that the international community faces a state of diplomatic paralysis due to the rejection of possible solutions in search of ideal alternatives that are not currently available. She clarified in an article that President Donald Trump's 20-point plan for the Gaza Strip remains the only framework that possesses political influence and sufficient resources for implementation on the ground.
Clinton pointed out that this plan, although it may not be widely welcomed by all international parties, is supported by a resolution from the UN Security Council. She also noted its integration with the roadmap proposed by Nikolay Mladenov and the 'Peace Council,' which aims to link the reconstruction file with fundamental changes in the administration of the sector.
The former Secretary warned that the continued absence of a clear political path would necessarily lead to an exacerbation of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the persistence of Hamas's influence through aid distribution networks. She considered that the continuation of the current situation means freezing investments and the absence of any real prospect for reconstruction, leaving civilians in harsh living conditions with no clear end.
Clinton stressed that the residents of the Gaza Strip understand that a genuine building process necessarily requires disarmament and a transition to a new political phase that does not include Hamas rule. She believed that the Israeli side would not withdraw from the areas it controlled within the sector unless this comprehensive security and administrative transformation is achieved.
In the context of her analysis of the international situation, Clinton described the decline in interest in the Gaza file in recent months as a 'strategic mistake' that could threaten the stability of the entire region. She affirmed that the current stalemate serves only extremist forces, while weakening moderate forces and making political settlements in the future extremely difficult and complex.
Clinton acknowledged the existence of legitimate doubts and reservations among many governments regarding the plan's provisions, especially concerning the sequence of political steps and the decline of trust in the US's leading role. Nevertheless, she called on these governments to overcome doubts and engage in the proposed initiative instead of passively waiting for initiatives that may never come.
She also noted that both Palestinians and Israelis are looking for a way out of the cycle of permanent crises, with Gaza residents seeking stability while Israelis demand an end to military threats. She considered that any real transformation in Gaza is the necessary gateway to reuniting Palestinians under a political leadership that possesses effectiveness and international credibility.
Clinton concluded her vision by emphasizing that the responsibility now lies with Arab and European countries to exert joint pressure to ensure the political process moves forward. She clarified that delays in making crucial decisions have a heavy humanitarian and political cost, stressing that a neutral stance in this stalemate contributes to empowering the most radical forces.
The international community does not face a choice between an ideal plan and a bad one, but rather between improving an existing framework despite its shortcomings, or leaving the arena to more radical forces.
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Hillary Clinton: Trump's Gaza Plan is the Only Available Option Despite International Reservations