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Wed 20 Aug 2025 7:09 pm - Jerusalem Time

American Center: Trump is capable of ending the war in Gaza but he is not doing so.

Since the beginning of the Israeli aggression on Gaza about 22 months ago, the urgent need for effective American intervention to stop this aggression has been increasing. The United States is considered the most capable party of influencing the war and peace decisions of the occupying state, as analysts believe that any strong American move could change the rules of the game.

An analytical study by the Atlantic Council in Washington, prepared by expert Daniel B. Shapiro, indicates that Trump has the ability to stop the aggression on Gaza, but he has not acted so far. Trump's personal influence over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives him an exceptional ability to affect the Israeli decision.

Analyst Ahmed Al-Hila confirms that Trump is capable of exerting enough pressure on the occupying state to stop the aggression, as Israel is currently operating under a political cover provided by the Trump administration, which gives the American president the necessary tools to rein in the occupation if he wishes.

Despite the escalating international calls to end the war, Trump has maintained a position close to silence or laxity, raising questions about his motives. The report indicates that Trump may be encouraging hardline Israeli policies, especially after announcing what he called the 'Riviera of the Middle East' in Gaza.

Al-Hila explains that the lack of American pressure is due to Trump's desire to avoid confrontation with Israel's friends in Congress, in addition to an ideological dimension that connects some members of his administration to Israel, which hinders the implementation of international decisions.

Expert Mohannad Mustafa agrees that Trump can stop or calm the war by pressuring Netanyahu, but he does not exert this pressure and instead fully supports Netanyahu, reflecting his bias towards Israeli policies.

At the same time, the occupying army is preparing to launch a large-scale military operation in Gaza, complicating the situation further. There is confusion in official Israeli statements regarding the objectives of the operation, reflecting divisions within the government.

Warnings that the option of complete occupation of Gaza is unrealistic are increasing, as it may lead to long-term resistance. Analysts see that Trump is the party most capable of exerting the appropriate pressure to change the course of the war, but he remains committed to strategic silence.

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American Center: Trump is capable of ending the war in Gaza but he is not doing so.

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