As 2025 wraps up, it's time for a quick Flashback on one of the biggest diplomatic moves: the Gaza ceasefire on October 10. Brokered by former US President Donald Trump, this deal offered a breather but raised major questions. Let's dive in! 😊
Numbers That Stunned 🌡️
- 66,148 Palestinians killed & 168,716 injured by October 2025
- Over 640,000 people hit by human-made famine in August
- 1.6 million facing acute food insecurity even after the ceasefire
- Only 10 of 36 hospitals still partially working; 1,700+ healthcare workers killed
Grim Legal Spotlight 🌩️
On September 16, a U.N. inquiry found evidence matching four of five genocide acts under the 1948 Genocide Convention, citing deadly attacks and life-threatening blockades. An international scholars group backed this view in early September, while Israel maintains it acts in self-defence.
Inside the 20-Point Plan 📑
Unveiled on September 29, the plan locked in the October 10 ceasefire and set a swap: all Israeli hostages for 250 Palestinians serving life sentences and 1,700 Gazans detained since October 7, 2023. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hailed it as a "desperately needed breakthrough."
Diplomatic Triumph or Mirage? 💭
It eased immediate suffering but didn't pave a clear path for reconstruction or a two-state solution. Early drafts hinted at Palestinian statehood, but final points were vague. With deep political divides in the U.N. and the U.S., many wonder if long-term peace is on the horizon.
What's Next for 2026? 🔮
Will Muslim states push harder for lasting change? Can aid corridors stay open and safe? Or will we see another stalemate that leaves rebuilding out of reach? Stay tuned as the region faces its next big test.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
