Trump retreats and recognizes the right of a Palestinian state

Israel faces international isolation and ethical criticisms, while Netanyahu sees his project of annexation and expulsion of increasingly contested Palestinians

While the world watches horrified by the rubble of Gaza and the despair of a people under constant bombing, a rare – albeit shy – diplomatic breach comes up. The latest peace plan presented by Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly, although he comes from an actor historically aligned with Israel, brings elements that, by themselves, should be celebrated as victories of Palestinian resistance and international pressure: the explicit recognition of a Palestinian state as a final goal, categorical rejection to the forced expulsion of Palestinians of their lands and the condemnation of the sommine annexation. These are not “gestures of generosity” of Western powers. They are achievements torn from the complicit silence of the international community for decades of struggle, suffering and unqualified dignity of the Palestinian people.

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It is urgent to make it clear: Palestinian sovereignty is not a negotiable “plan”, nor a currency of exchange in geopolitical agreements. It is a fundamental human right, consecrated by international law, denied more than 75 years ago by a regime of occupation that has been supported by unconditional support – until recently – of Western powers. The fact that Trump, a president who in his first term unilaterally recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and dismantled the US pro-passion diplomatic apparatus, now retreating to global pressure and resuming the idea of ​​two states, should not be interpreted as an act of benevolence, but as a late recognition of absolute failure of Israeli subjugation policy.

Israel’s isolation is deserved – and necessary

What we see today is the collapse of impunity Israel has enjoyed for decades. European countries such as France and the United Kingdom, followed by Canada and Australia, began to officially recognize the state of Palestine. The European Union reviews its trade agreement with Israel. Sports teams and Israeli artists face growing boycott. An UN panel accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza – a very serious accusation, but supported by irrefutable evidence of systematic destruction, humanitarian blockade and denial of the right to life.

This isolation is not “anti -Semitism,” as they try to make advocates of the Israeli regime. It is the natural reaction of an international community that finally begins to distinguish between the state of Israel and the Jewish people – and who no longer accepts that war crimes are committed in the name of “security” while millions of Palestinians live under apartheid, siege and despair.

Benjamin Netanyahu, trapped by his own far -right agenda – which includes the attachment of the West Bank, the mass expulsion of Palestinians and the destruction of any perspective of peace – now speaks of turning Israel into a “super sparta”. But the fairer analogy, as analysts point out, is with South Africa of Apartheid: a paria state, condemned by global morality, supported only by allies who begin to hesitate to the political and ethical cost of their support.

Arab multinational force: a sign of historical change

One of the most symbolic aspects of Trump’s new plan is the proposal of a multinational stabilization force in Gaza, consisting of Arab and Muslim troops. This represents a historical turn: Arab countries, once marginalized in peace negotiations, are now seen as central actors in building a solution. The Qatar, despite being the target of an Israeli attack that almost destabilized the region, maintains its crucial role as a mediator – in part, to its influence on Washington and its commitment to the Palestinian cause.

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, who previously sought to normalize relationships with Israel without demanding real advances for the Palestinians, now demonstrate a firmer stance. This shows that even in the Arab world, silence about Palestinian oppression is becoming politically unsustainable. Palestine is not alone – and has never been.

The ceasefire is urgent, but not sufficient

It is commendable that Trump’s plan puts as immediate priority the end of the killing in Gaza and the liberation of hostages. No life should be lost while diplomats discuss maps and borders. But we must have clarity: a humanitarian ceasefire does not replace justice. Gaza reconstruction cannot be done under occupation. The Palestinian self -government cannot be a facade without real sovereignty. And a Palestinian state cannot exist as a surrounded, fragmented and goodwill enclave of the goodwill of its oppressors.

The solution of two states, although still distant in practice, will only be viable if it is based on equal rights, the return of refugees and the demilitarization of Israeli policy. Otherwise, it will be just another instrument of containment – not of liberation.

Conclusion: Palestinian law does not depend on Trump’s generosity

We should not deceive ourselves: Trump has not become a defender of the Palestinian cause. Its plan is pragmatic, driven by geopolitical calculations, international pressure and the need to contain the excesses of the Israeli far right, which even threaten US strategic interests in the region. But that does not diminish the importance of the moment.

For the first time in years, the narrative is moving. The Israeli occupation is no longer seen as a “symmetrical conflict”, but as it has always been: a colonial regime that denies basic rights to an entire people. And Palestinian sovereignty, far from being an “unrealistic dream”, is being recognized as an indispensable condition for any lasting peace.

Let it be clear: Palestinians do not need Saviors. They need allies. And the world finally begins to hear. The fight for free Palestine will not end with a 21 -point plan. It will end when every Palestinian can live in his land with dignity, freedom and justice – not as a favor, but as a right.

With information from Financial Times*