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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Rohit David

Trump Gaza Deal Divides Allies and Ignites Controversy: What's Going On?

Trump's 8 October 2025 Gaza breakthrough frees hostages but divides Israel, Arabs on governance. (Credit: Guy Hurst : Pexels)

On 8 October 2025, US President Donald Trump stunned the world by announcing that Israel and Hamas had agreed to the first phase of his ambitious Gaza peace plan, igniting hopes for an end to the devastating two-year war that has killed over 42,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis.

The Trump Gaza deal promises a ceasefire, full hostage release, and partial Israeli withdrawal, yet it swiftly divides allies as clashes erupt over post-war control, Palestinian statehood, and enforcement mechanisms.

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