Palestinian Civil Society Denounces Trump-Netanyahu Plan Amid Ongoing West Bank Violence
As the world watches the fragile ceasefire unfold in Gaza, Palestinian civil society has issued a resounding rejection of the Trump-Netanyahu plan, calling it a coercive and illegal attempt to entrench Israeli domination over Palestinian land and lives.
The plan, unveiled by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, proposes a US-led administration in Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas, but has been widely condemned by Palestinian organizations as a colonial imposition devoid of legitimacy.
Inalienable Rights and the Demand for Justice
Palestinian civil society groups — including trade unions, refugee coalitions, and the BDS National Committee — assert that the rights of the Indigenous Palestinian people are inherent, inviolable, and enshrined in international law. These rights cannot be nullified by foreign powers or authoritarian regimes. Central to their demands is the dismantling of Israel’s settler-colonial, apartheid system and the illegal military occupation, which they argue is a prerequisite for realizing Palestinian self-determination and the right of return for refugees.
The resilience of Palestinians — whether in Gaza, Jerusalem, Jenin, or refugee camps across the diaspora — is described as a centuries-long legacy of resistance against colonial invaders. Civil society leaders emphasize that accountability for genocide and crimes against humanity must extend to all complicit actors, including states and corporations.
Legal Invalidity and Global Isolation
The Trump-Netanyahu plan, according to Palestinian legal experts and international scholars, violates the UN Charter and the July 2024 ruling by the International Court of Justice, which declared Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory unlawful and constitutive of apartheid. The plan’s coercive nature renders it void under international law, and any governance structure imposed through it would be illegitimate and subject to legal challenge.
This initiative is seen as a desperate maneuver by Netanyahu to counter Israel’s growing global isolation. International pressure—driven by the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement — is intensifying, with countries from Malaysia to Spain cutting ties, and corporations facing backlash for complicity in human rights violations. Trade unions, artists, academics, and justice movements worldwide are mobilizing to end impunity and disrupt complicity.
West Bank Under Siege
While diplomatic theatrics unfold around Gaza, violence continues unabated in the occupied West Bank. Armed Israeli settlers, often backed by the IDF, have carried out nearly 3,000 attacks on Palestinians over the past two years, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
These assaults include land seizures, arson, and crop destruction — particularly during the olive harvest season, a vital economic lifeline for Palestinian families.
Since October 2023, over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed and nearly 10,000 injured in the West Bank, with thousands more displaced due to settler violence and access restrictions. The victims include farmers, children, and residents of villages and refugee camps subjected to near-daily raids.
A Call for Global Solidarity
Palestinian civil society insists that solidarity must go beyond symbolic gestures. Even with a ceasefire, the genocide, famine, and devastation in Gaza persist. The global movement is urged to take concrete actions: impose arms embargoes, cancel trade agreements, expel Israel from the UN, and adopt ethical procurement policies that exclude companies complicit in war crimes.
The call to action includes peaceful disruption of strategic infrastructure, mass protests, and conscientious objection within institutions. The goal is clear: dismantle Israeli apartheid just as South African apartheid was dismantled. Anything less, they argue, would be a failure of humanity.
Conclusion: This moment is a crucible for global conscience. The Trump-Netanyahu plan, cloaked in the language of peace, is perceived by many Palestinians as a blueprint for continued subjugation. The juxtaposition of diplomatic negotiations with ongoing settler violence in the West Bank underscores the disconnect between political theater and lived reality.
What stands out most is the clarity and unity of Palestinian civil society’s voice. Their demands are not abstract — they are rooted in international law, historical precedent, and moral urgency. The growing momentum of global solidarity, especially through BDS and grassroots mobilization, suggests a shift in the moral compass of international politics.
Whether this shift leads to meaningful change depends on the courage of institutions and individuals to act—not just speak. The question is no longer whether the world sees what’s happening, but whether it will intervene to stop it.
As the world watches the fragile ceasefire unfold in Gaza, Palestinian civil society has issued a resounding rejection of the Trump-Netanyahu plan, calling it a coercive and illegal attempt to entrench Israeli domination over Palestinian land and lives.
The plan, unveiled by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, proposes a US-led administration in Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas, but has been widely condemned by Palestinian organizations as a colonial imposition devoid of legitimacy.
Inalienable Rights and the Demand for Justice
Palestinian civil society groups — including trade unions, refugee coalitions, and the BDS National Committee — assert that the rights of the Indigenous Palestinian people are inherent, inviolable, and enshrined in international law. These rights cannot be nullified by foreign powers or authoritarian regimes. Central to their demands is the dismantling of Israel’s settler-colonial, apartheid system and the illegal military occupation, which they argue is a prerequisite for realizing Palestinian self-determination and the right of return for refugees.
The resilience of Palestinians — whether in Gaza, Jerusalem, Jenin, or refugee camps across the diaspora — is described as a centuries-long legacy of resistance against colonial invaders. Civil society leaders emphasize that accountability for genocide and crimes against humanity must extend to all complicit actors, including states and corporations.
Legal Invalidity and Global Isolation
The Trump-Netanyahu plan, according to Palestinian legal experts and international scholars, violates the UN Charter and the July 2024 ruling by the International Court of Justice, which declared Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory unlawful and constitutive of apartheid. The plan’s coercive nature renders it void under international law, and any governance structure imposed through it would be illegitimate and subject to legal challenge.
This initiative is seen as a desperate maneuver by Netanyahu to counter Israel’s growing global isolation. International pressure—driven by the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement — is intensifying, with countries from Malaysia to Spain cutting ties, and corporations facing backlash for complicity in human rights violations. Trade unions, artists, academics, and justice movements worldwide are mobilizing to end impunity and disrupt complicity.
West Bank Under Siege
While diplomatic theatrics unfold around Gaza, violence continues unabated in the occupied West Bank. Armed Israeli settlers, often backed by the IDF, have carried out nearly 3,000 attacks on Palestinians over the past two years, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
These assaults include land seizures, arson, and crop destruction — particularly during the olive harvest season, a vital economic lifeline for Palestinian families.
Since October 2023, over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed and nearly 10,000 injured in the West Bank, with thousands more displaced due to settler violence and access restrictions. The victims include farmers, children, and residents of villages and refugee camps subjected to near-daily raids.
A Call for Global Solidarity
Palestinian civil society insists that solidarity must go beyond symbolic gestures. Even with a ceasefire, the genocide, famine, and devastation in Gaza persist. The global movement is urged to take concrete actions: impose arms embargoes, cancel trade agreements, expel Israel from the UN, and adopt ethical procurement policies that exclude companies complicit in war crimes.
The call to action includes peaceful disruption of strategic infrastructure, mass protests, and conscientious objection within institutions. The goal is clear: dismantle Israeli apartheid just as South African apartheid was dismantled. Anything less, they argue, would be a failure of humanity.
Conclusion: This moment is a crucible for global conscience. The Trump-Netanyahu plan, cloaked in the language of peace, is perceived by many Palestinians as a blueprint for continued subjugation. The juxtaposition of diplomatic negotiations with ongoing settler violence in the West Bank underscores the disconnect between political theater and lived reality.
What stands out most is the clarity and unity of Palestinian civil society’s voice. Their demands are not abstract — they are rooted in international law, historical precedent, and moral urgency. The growing momentum of global solidarity, especially through BDS and grassroots mobilization, suggests a shift in the moral compass of international politics.
Whether this shift leads to meaningful change depends on the courage of institutions and individuals to act—not just speak. The question is no longer whether the world sees what’s happening, but whether it will intervene to stop it.