Trump Vows to Prevent Israeli Violations of Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Washington, The Gulf Observer: United States President Donald Trump has pledged that Washington will not permit Israel to violate the Gaza ceasefire agreement reached earlier this week.

According to Axios, Trump’s Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner conveyed this assurance to the Palestinian group Hamas through mediating officials from Türkiye, Egypt, and Qatar. They emphasized that the US president stands firmly behind his 20-point peace plan and is committed to ensuring its full implementation.

Citing two unnamed US officials, the report stated that Trump’s guarantees include the formation of a US-led task force to oversee the ceasefire and address any potential breaches. The task force will reportedly operate from a center to be established in Israel, comprising around 200 US troops and officers. Military personnel from Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates are also expected to participate in the mission.

The report further noted that Israel had previously violated a ceasefire agreement reached in March.

A US official was quoted as saying: “There was a great deal of mistrust between the sides, and the president wanted to make it clear that this deal was very important to him — that he wanted it to happen, that he wants to end the carnage, and that he will enforce good conduct to ensure the agreement’s success.”