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As a election contender, the former president pledged to swiftly end the war in Gaza. Months following his inauguration, the American leader ultimately chose to exert pressure on Israel's leader Netanyahu, announcing a 20-point peace plan at the White House.

Nevertheless, the deal struck with the Israeli premier - after months of Washington's endorsement for hostilities - appears as less a ceasefire proposal and more an non-negotiable terms for the Palestinian group to surrender.

Strategic Victory for Netanyahu

Following almost an extended period of dragging out the war, the Israeli statesman obtained nearly all he desired, due to Trump's support. The American proposal demands Hamas to surrender weapons and release captive Israelis, while allowing Israeli forces to maintain occupation in Gaza for the coming years.

Our ally would get complete support to finish the job of eliminating the danger of Hamas, Trump declared at the official presentation.

Deadline and Repercussions

In case of denial the agreement - created excluding their participation - the president emphasized he would enable Israel's government to increase hostilities in Gaza. The American leader allowed a short timeframe of several days for compliance, threatening that rejection would result in drastic measures.

Previous Developments

Upon assuming office was inaugurated in January, he temporarily maintained leverage over the Israeli leader, having negotiated a brief halt in Gaza hostilities. Nevertheless, the experienced politician quickly restarted hostilities with Washington's blessing, imposing a strict siege that curtailed basic necessities to Gaza residents.

• Civilian fatalities represented approximately the vast majority of deaths reported since fighting restarted
• Humanitarian crisis intensified with reports of starvation crisis in northern Gaza
• Regional escalation reached to surrounding states including the Islamic Republic, the Lebanese Republic, Syria and Yemen

Diplomatic Maneuvering

During these developments, the Israeli leader skillfully exploited Trump's desire for admiration, allowing not only ongoing activities in Gaza but also broader attacks throughout the region. The Israeli premier successfully persuaded the American president to briefly join in attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.

In one notable strategic meeting, the Israeli statesman flattered Trump by revealing he had proposed the US leader for the prestigious award.

Property Development Angle

Amid the negotiations, Trump and his team repeatedly perceived Gaza through a real estate lens. The American leader floated the idea of transforming the territory into a luxury destination, comparing it to a exclusive coastal area.

At the official presentation, the president was unable to avoid remarking about the property value of Gaza's coastline, observing that past leadership had relinquished control valuable waterfront territory.

Ongoing Control

Notwithstanding giving the impression of withdraw, the Jewish state preserved comprehensive control over Gaza's airspace, frontiers and coastal waters. The persistent restrictions established since the Hamas takeover continues to manage the flow of supplies in and out of the area.

Last-Minute Talks

Leading up to the time prior to the formal declaration, Israeli representatives conducted prolonged discussions with US officials, achieving crucial adjustments to the proposed plan. The prime minister managed to shape key components including military pullout schedules and future security arrangements.

For yet another time, Netanyahu demonstrated his ability to outsmart a Washington leadership that theoretically holds significant influence over the Jewish state. This persistent dynamic suggests the latest peace initiative may face similar challenges as previous attempts to resolve the long-standing war.