US President Donald Trump has once again proved that he is one of the few world leaders capable of reshaping complex geopolitical realities. While most Western leaders continue to pursue hesitant and cautious policies, Trump chooses to act with courage and clarity, leading an initiative that could save both Israelis and Palestinians from an endless cycle of violence.
The new American initiative, bearing Trump’s unmistakable imprint, seeks to end the war in Gaza, secure the release of hostages, and establish an Arab coalition to administer the Strip during a transitional period, before transferring control to a strengthened, internationally supervised Palestinian Authority. It is a bold yet necessary step designed to ensure Israel’s security and offer the Palestinians a future built on hope.
Since the October 7 attack, Israel has faced one of the most difficult periods in its history. The long-standing policy of “conflict management” collapsed overnight. Trump, like his predecessor Joe Biden, recognized that continuing along this path threatens Israel’s very existence as a strong, legitimate state with international standing.
Yet unlike Biden, who lacks real leverage over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump refuses to settle for empty calls for calm. Instead, he is imposing what he believes, rightly, the only fair and viable solution for both sides.
For Israel, the emerging arrangement offers what it has long desired: preservation of its security and military freedom of action, alongside a gradual separation from the Palestinian population and the establishment of a functioning, accountable Palestinian governing mechanism. The Palestinians, in turn, gain an opportunity to rebuild Gaza, develop an independent economy, and achieve international legitimacy – this time with genuine responsibility for governance and security.
Donald Trump does the impossible
Unlike his predecessors, Trump is unafraid to take steps once deemed impossible. He is reviving his “Deal of the Century,” but adapting it to the post-October 7 reality. His guiding principle is clear: any political agreement must be based on facts on the ground – not on illusions of unattainable settlements.
The new framework Trump proposes safeguards Israel’s security while advancing gradual progress for the Palestinians. He is not trying to impose an unrealistic solution but rather to shape a fair and sustainable one that ensures peace, stability, and prosperity for both peoples.
However, Trump also understands something deeper: an arrangement limited to Gaza alone will not last. Without a broader regional solution, violence will return, destabilizing the West Bank and the entire region. Thus, he acts with strategic foresight, aiming to create a comprehensive regional process, backed by moderate Arab states and supervised by the international community.
Some may call it “imposed peace.” Trump prefers to call it “necessary peace,” one that serves the interests of all parties. Israelis and Palestinians have repeatedly proven unable to reach an agreement on their own; Trump brings the determination, authority, and vision required to break the deadlock.
If he succeeds, Trump will be remembered not only as Israel’s greatest friend but also as the leader who brought genuine peace to the Middle East. The three years remaining in his term may be enough to shape a new reality of security and stability, and to lay the foundation for a process that will transform the region for generations.
In other words, President Trump is not merely a supporter of Israel; he is its savior. He is the only leader willing to tell Israelis and Palestinians the truth: Continued war endangers both, and that only a courageous, reality-based peace can secure a better future.
The writer, a retired IDF maj.-gen., is a former commander of the IDF Central Command and the Gaza Division, and is currently a member of Commanders for Israel’s Security.