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Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/11/trump-peace-gaza-documents-00642466
U.S. Officials Concerned over Implementing Gaza Peace Deal
(Politico) Dasha Burns - During a two-day symposium in October for U.S. Central Command and members of the newly-created Civilian-Military Coordination Center for Gaza, documents were presented expressing concerns about whether a so-called International Stabilization Force - a multinational security initiative meant to keep the peace in Gaza - can really be deployed. The presentations paint a vivid picture of the hurdles the Trump administration and its allies in the region face in creating the "lasting peace" President Trump seeks and are in stark contrast to the mostly rosy rhetoric emanating from top administration officials. Yet the documents also suggest that the administration is committed to the peace agreement, despite its complexity. However, Trump could be caught in the same quagmire as many of his predecessors - mediating an intractable conflict in the Middle East without the patience, resources or partnerships needed to see a plan through. Trump, who ran on an "America First" platform that condemned reckless democracy-building in the region, is particularly vulnerable to political backlash if it appears the U.S. is once again engaged in an endless commitment despite little tangible progress.