Trump Unveils Gaza Peace Proposal, Netanyahu Accepts; Hamas Yet to Respond

U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a comprehensive peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza, a plan that has been accepted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hamas, however, has yet to issue an official response.

The White House released the 20-point framework, which envisions Gaza as a demilitarized and redeveloped territory, overseen initially by an international transitional body. The plan places emphasis on hostages, prisoner exchanges, humanitarian aid, governance reforms, and long-term economic revival.

Key Provisions of the Proposal

• Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange: Fighting would end immediately upon agreement. Hostages are to be released within 72 hours, with Israel set to release 250 life-sentence prisoners and 1,700 Gazans detained since October 7, 2023.

• Governance Transition: Gaza would be run temporarily by a technocratic Palestinian committee under the supervision of an international “Board of Peace” chaired by President Trump, with former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair among its expected members.

• Demilitarization: Hamas and other factions would be required to dismantle military infrastructure. Members committing to peaceful coexistence would receive amnesty or safe passage.

• Humanitarian Assistance: Aid would flow into Gaza without obstruction, prioritizing electricity, water, hospitals, bakeries, and rebuilding damaged infrastructure.

• Economic Development: A special economic zone and a Trump-led redevelopment plan would aim to attract investment and create jobs.

• Security Arrangements: An International Stabilisation Force, supported by regional partners, would work with Palestinian police to secure Gaza and oversee Israel’s gradual withdrawal.

• Political Outlook: The plan outlines a pathway to Palestinian self-determination and eventual statehood, contingent on governance reforms and lasting stability.

Global Reactions
Middle Eastern and European leaders have cautiously welcomed the plan, calling it a potentially significant breakthrough but warning of major challenges in its implementation. Observers note that Hamas’s response will be crucial to determining the plan’s future.

The White House stressed that if Hamas rejects the agreement, redevelopment and humanitarian operations will proceed in areas already under international control.

Looking Ahead
With Israel backing the plan and Washington pushing for immediate action, attention now turns to Hamas and the international community to see whether Trump’s ambitious blueprint can pave the way toward peace and reconstruction in Gaza.