AJP Action Condemns Israel’s Violation of Ceasefire Terms and Trump Administration’s Role in Enabling Gaza’s Continued Suffering Washington, D.C. – The latest reports of Israel preparing to resume its aggression against Gaza represent yet another blatant retreat from the original ceasefire terms that had been agreed upon by both parties. The original agreement, established to halt 15 months of Israeli aggression and genocide, facilitated the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, increased humanitarian aid, and initiated a partial Israeli troop withdrawal. However, the proposed extension of the first stage of the ceasefire by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, aiming for a temporary truce over Ramadan and Passover, has been met with complications. Witkoff’s new unreleased plan deviates from the framework negotiated for de-escalation. Instead, it sets the stage for Israel to further entrench its occupation, siege, and genocide with full U.S. complicity and partnership.  This moment directly results from the Trump administration’s reckless and deliberate policy choices. Trump and his officials not only emboldened Israel’s most extreme elements but also dismantled even the pretense of a U.S. commitment to a just resolution. If Israel resumes its assault on Gaza, the Trump administration will own it—this is the legacy of its unconditional support for Israeli aggression. Beyond the betrayal of ceasefire commitments, Israel is yet again violating international law. As the occupying power, Israel is legally obligated under the Fourth Geneva Convention to provide for the well-being of the occupied population. Instead, it continues to deny humanitarian aid to the over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, using starvation as a weapon and perpetuating mass suffering, even during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The deliberate blockade of life-saving resources is not just an affront to human dignity—it is a war crime. Israel is further escalating its violations by threatening to cut off water and electricity in Gaza, compounding the already dire humanitarian crisis it has created throughout its genocide. Meanwhile, in the occupied West Bank, Israel has intensified its violent occupation campaign, forcibly displacing nearly 90% of the Jenin refugee camp’s population while escalating home demolitions, mass arrests, and deadly raids across Palestinian communities. These actions are not isolated incidents but part of a broader strategy of ethnic cleansing and systematic oppression that must be confronted with international accountability immediately. The international community cannot afford to ignore Israel’s calculated violations, starting with the U.S.. The Trump administration must reject the dangerous precedent set by its predecessor and take immediate action to prevent further Israeli war crimes. Ceasefire agreements cannot be rewritten to fit the political interests of Israel and its allies; they must be upheld as binding commitments to prevent further devastation. If Israel launches another assault on Gaza and lifesaving humanitarian aid continues to be blocked, the consequences—and the blood—will be on the hands of this administration. The U.S. cannot continue claiming to support peace while enabling war crimes; it has a duty and a legal obligation to stop Israel’s aggressions and ensure immediate, unrestricted aid access to Gaza. AJP Action demands accountability and an immediate end to the blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza. Palestinians in Gaza cannot endure another round of Israeli aggression while Washington enables and excuses war crimes. We urge the Trump Administration and Congress to take a stand against these violations and refuse to be complicit in Israel’s systematic oppression of the Palestinian people. In solidarity,
Americans for Justice in Palestine Action |
