"Yedioth Ahronoth": The American administration is not committed to establishing a Palestinian state.

The approval of Trump's plan by the United Nations Security Council has sparked media controversy in Hebrew media, as the American announcement is described as a "path towards a Palestinian state."

According to a report published by the Hebrew newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, some analysts, including prominent researcher at the Diane Center for Palestinian Affairs Haril Hurif, believe that the announcement presents opportunities for the Palestinian Authority and poses significant challenges in dealing with Hamas.

Hurif clarified that the current U.S. administration is not practically committed to establishing a Palestinian state, noting that the announcement does not represent a concrete step on the ground, but it could turn into a pressure tool on Israel in the future if a Democratic administration takes over the Authority.

The researcher at the Diane Center stated: "This Republican administration is not ideologically committed to the two-state solution, unlike previous Democratic administrations, so I do not see any practical progress during its term."

The report added that the American announcement focuses on supporting the two-state solution agenda, placing the Palestinian Authority in the position of the biggest beneficiary in terms of international legitimacy, and enhancing its status against Hamas. Nevertheless, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed it as "a plan that will achieve peace and prosperity" and expand the scope of the Abraham Accords, stating that "Israel seeks peace."

The report indicated that the announcement imposes difficult internal commitments on the Palestinian Authority, primarily related to educational reform and stopping funding for what is claimed to be "violence," emphasizing that education still faces international criticism for not including values of peace and recognition of Israel, while the issue of paying salaries to families of terrorists represents a greater challenge.

It added that the Authority has tried over the past two years to circumvent American pressures through social welfare programs, but observers doubt the seriousness of full commitment to these measures, according to Hurif.

The report continued that the Palestinian Authority recognizes that this opportunity allows it to enhance its international standing, but it faces difficulty in asserting its control over the Gaza Strip, where Hamas remains the controlling party.

Hurif explained: "We can consider the Palestinian Authority a legitimate framework, but it is currently unable to exert security control over Gaza and does not enjoy legitimacy among the population there, making any practical implementation of the Palestinian state path a long and complicated process."

The report also points to the Saudi role in this context, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman demanded American guarantees to conduct negotiations aimed at establishing a Palestinian state within five years, as part of any normalization agreement with Israel.

These Saudi demands have been viewed in Israel as a non-binding commitment, but the announcement provides legal and political legitimacy for any future steps, according to Hurif.

Hurif described the announcement as akin to an "American Balfour Declaration," as it creates a basis that can be used in the future to support any pressure on Israel, especially when a Democratic administration takes over the Authority.

The report noted that the wording of the announcement aims to gain the largest number of international partners and support international law in the region, allowing for the establishment of clear frameworks for managing Palestinian territories, which are currently not under traditional sovereignty.

The report confirmed that the success of any path towards a Palestinian state requires the Authority's commitment to internal reforms and the ability to coordinate with the international community, taking into account the internal division with Hamas, which remains the biggest obstacle to any tangible progress.

Hurif added: "Even if the Authority shows intentions for reform, the reality in Gaza makes any actual implementation of the Palestinian state path a complicated process that takes many years and may require significant political shifts at the level of the U.S. and regional administration."