Senior US officials are travelling to Israel this week, signalling President Trump’s intent to sustain the fragile ceasefire with Hamas.
Analyst Rami Khouri of the American University of Beirut said the visit reflects Washington’s desire to curb the escalating violence.
Khouri cautioned that how long the US maintains this position remains uncertain amid shifting regional and domestic pressures.
He added there is little evidence the US aims for a fair, permanent peace ensuring equal rights for Israelis and Palestinians.
“The approach seems to favour a new form of 20th-century colonialism rather than a genuine two-state resolution,” Khouri told Al Jazeera.
The analyst suggested Washington appears intent on exerting control over governance in the Gaza Strip, deepening regional tensions.
Khouri described the conflict as two simultaneous battles: one between Palestine and Israel, and one between Israel and the United States.
He argued the US role remains ambiguous, while Israel continues operations that Khouri characterised as genocidal, albeit at lower intensity than previous years.
The visit underscores growing international concern over the Gaza situation and Washington’s strategic involvement in Middle Eastern affairs.
Observers warn that sustaining the ceasefire will require careful diplomacy and clarity from Washington regarding its long-term objectives.
Regional analysts suggest the US position could reshape power dynamics, leaving Palestinians vulnerable to political and humanitarian pressures.
The diplomatic mission will likely influence Israel’s actions in Gaza and determine the future trajectory of the fragile truce in the region.
