Former US Intelligence Official Says Trump’s Peace Council Will Have Little Impact
A former US intelligence official has stated that Donald Trump’s proposed Peace Council for Gaza will not be able to create any significant change in the course of international conflicts and cannot replace existing global mechanisms.
According to international media, Paul Shaya said that the countries gathered under this new framework lack the capacity to bring about fundamental changes in international stances and interactions. He added that although Trump has pointed out certain shortcomings in current structures, his proposed system lacks the accumulated and institutionalized experiences of multilateral frameworks.
The former security official further noted that the main focus of this initiative rests more on Trump himself rather than collective mechanisms. Referring to recent meetings, he said Trump is trying to present himself as the “man of peace,” while the clear association of his name and signature with the council raises questions regarding its true motivations.
Shaya also attributed the refusal of some European countries to join the council to these concerns. He emphasized that Trump’s overt and covert criticisms of the United Nations do not necessarily mean that his proposed alternative structure is more effective.
In conclusion, he stressed that the United Nations remains the only international body with extensive multilateral experience in stopping wars, providing aid, and reconstruction. Any alternative plan, to achieve tangible results, requires technical expertise, international consensus, and established mechanisms—not merely symbolic initiatives.
