The White House, led by US President Donald Trump, unveiled a comprehensive 20-point Gaza peace plan aimed at ending the conflict and establishing a framework for postwar governance and reconstruction. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both expressed support for the plan, though Hamas’s agreement remains uncertain.
The proposal calls for an immediate ceasefire, with Israeli forces withdrawing to predetermined positions to facilitate the release of hostages. Within 72 hours, all hostages, alive or deceased, would be returned. Following this, Israel would release 250 life-sentence prisoners and 1,700 Gazans detained since October 7, 2023, including women and children, while reciprocating with the remains of deceased individuals.
Hamas members willing to commit to peaceful coexistence and decommission their weapons would receive amnesty, and those wishing to leave Gaza would be provided safe passage. The plan also ensures the immediate delivery of humanitarian aid and rehabilitation of critical infrastructure, including hospitals, water, electricity, sewage systems, and roads, with distribution supervised by neutral international institutions.
A temporary technocratic Palestinian committee would manage day-to-day governance under the oversight of an international “Board of Peace” chaired by Trump, with figures such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair participating. This body would oversee Gaza’s reconstruction and guide reforms within Palestinian institutions, ensuring long-term stability and efficient governance.
The plan emphasizes economic revitalization through the creation of a special economic zone and a Trump-led development framework to attract investments, generate jobs, and provide opportunities for Gaza’s population. Gaza would be fully demilitarized, with all military and terror infrastructure dismantled under independent monitoring, while an International Stabilization Force would train Palestinian police and secure borders.
Israel would progressively withdraw its forces, maintaining a security perimeter until Gaza is considered safe, while ensuring freedom of movement for residents. As redevelopment progresses and Palestinian reforms are implemented, the plan envisions a credible pathway toward Palestinian self-determination and statehood.
The proposal also includes interfaith dialogue initiatives to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence between Palestinians and Israelis, and international oversight to guarantee compliance, with the United States mediating dialogue for long-term political stability and prosperity in Gaza.
