Palestinians in the region have voiced skepticism regarding Donald Trump's declaration, citing persistent humanitarian challenges and sustained air attacks by the Israeli military.

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza have questioned the progress of the ceasefire phases due to apparent unfulfilled commitments. 

“They haven’t even started the first phase yet. How can they start the second?” said Fayeq al-Helou. “We don’t want it to be like every other time, just words on paper.”

Jaber Mohammed described the announcement as “all lies”.

“We’ve been suffering for two years and now starting the third,” he said, adding, “We’re suffering from the lack of food and drink, and from high prices.”

Shifting focus to the broader impact, the ongoing genocidal war in Gaza and violence in the occupied West Bank have resulted in significant casualties since October 2023, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.

In the Gaza Strip, at least 71,441 Palestinians have been killed. More than 171,329 Palestinians have been wounded.

Since the ceasefire in October 2025, at least 451 Palestinians have been killed and 1,251 wounded.

In the occupied West Bank, more than 1,106 Palestinians have been killed and 10,904 wounded.

Nearly 21,000 Palestinians have been arrested. About 9,300 are currently held in Israeli jails, with 3,385 detained without charge or trial.