U.S. moves | Turbulent end to 2025: Trump active on three fronts—Gaza, Ukraine, and Africa

Pars Today – While the U.S. government is rapidly pursuing the second phase of the Gaza peace plan, tensions have risen with the prime minister of the Israeli regime, and Washington has criticized Israeli actions as obstacles to the agreement.

In the final days of 2025, sensitive issues in West Asia and Ukraine have captured the attention of major powers. Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, which has been in effect since October, has now reached a critical stage, and the implementation of its second phase has become a new point of contention between Washington and Tel Aviv.

Significant diplomatic progress has also been reported in Ukraine, with Trump seeking to finalize an agreement before the New Year. Meanwhile, U.S. military intervention in Nigeria has added new dimensions to Trump’s foreign policy in Africa.

This Pars Today news package examines America’s role in global developments, as outlined below:

Gaza: U.S. pressure on Netanyahu to accelerate phase two of Gaza peace plan

Channel 12 of the Israeli regime, citing White House officials, reported that Donald Trump is determined to launch the second phase of the Gaza peace plan in January. This phase includes the official announcement of a “Peace Council” headed by Trump, the formation of a Palestinian technocratic government, and the deployment of an international stabilization force.

U.S. officials have expressed disappointment with Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions, viewing them as a source of weakening and delaying the agreement. According to a White House official, it appears that the Israelis have been reconsidering the deal for some time and at times make its implementation more difficult. Criticism has also been directed at the reckless use of force by Israeli military commanders in the field.

Ukraine: Rapid progress in resolving the country’s crisis

The U.S. government believes that in the past two weeks, more progress has been made in resolving the Ukraine crisis than during the entire previous year. According to Axios, Washington is preparing to submit a document to the Senate providing security guarantees for Ukraine similar to NATO’s Article 5.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump on Sunday, December 28, to finalize issues related to territorial arrangements, security guarantees, and a ceasefire. Zelensky has proposed a referendum for territorial compromise, and Russia has agreed to a temporary ceasefire to allow the vote. Despite ongoing disagreements over Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, both sides report “significant progress.” Zelensky has also held phone talks with Witkoff and Kushner, expressing hope that many agreements will be finalized before the New Year.

U.S. military intervention in Nigeria under the pretext of ISIS presence

Donald Trump announced that the U.S. has carried out precise and lethal airstrikes against ISIS positions in northwest Nigeria. The operations were reportedly conducted in response to the killing of civilians, particularly Christians. Trump referred to the group as “dirty ISIS terrorists” and warned that operations would continue if the violence persisted.

This move is part of the Trump administration’s new approach of direct intervention in areas facing dispersed terrorist threats and has drawn criticism for violating national sovereignty.

As 2025 comes to a close, Trump’s diplomatic and military initiatives remain in the global spotlight. The success or failure of the Gaza and Ukraine plans, along with the consequences of U.S. intervention in Africa, could shape the course of the new year. Despite some progress, domestic and regional challenges continue to pose significant obstacles to lasting peace.