Trump and Netanyahu announce historic Gaza peace plan; Hamas to review proposal

By kevinhughes // 2025-10-01

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President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 20-point peace plan aiming to end the Gaza war. Trump called it a path to "eternal peace," while Netanyahu praised Trump as Israel’s "greatest friend" in the White House.
Key provisions of the plan include ceasefire and hostage exchange, demilitarization and transitional governance, no forced displacement, reconstruction plan and pathway to Palestinian statehood.
Hamas has not yet formally responded but claims to be reviewing the proposal "positively." Netanyahu warned that if Hamas rejects the deal, Israel will "finish the job by itself."
Critics argue the plan favors Israel's security demands while offering Palestinians limited sovereignty. The PA, excluded from negotiations, has remained silent. U.S. troops reportedly moving into southern Gaza raise concerns about potential clashes.
Skepticism remains due to past failed ceasefires and Hamas’ reluctance to disarm. If rejected, Israel vows to escalate military operations, prolonging Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

In a landmark announcement from the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a comprehensive peace plan aimed at ending the devastating war in Gaza. The proposal, which Netanyahu has tentatively accepted, outlines a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces, disarmament of Hamas, and the release of all remaining Israeli hostages—while also addressing Palestinian grievances, including prisoner releases and reconstruction efforts. Speaking alongside Netanyahu, Trump declared, "Today is a historic day for peace... Let's call it eternal peace in the Middle East." The 20-point plan, released just before their joint press conference, seeks to balance Israel’s security demands with humanitarian relief for Gaza's war-torn population. (Related: Trump pushes Netanyahu to end Gaza war permanently in tense phone call.) Netanyahu, who has faced growing international isolation over Israel’s military campaign, praised Trump's leadership, stating, "You are the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House." He added that the plan aligns with Israel's war objectives: dismantling Hamas’ military capabilities, securing the release of hostages and ensuring Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel.

Key provisions of the plan

The proposal, which Trump claims has backing from Arab and Muslim leaders, includes:

Immediate ceasefire and hostage exchange – If accepted, the war would end immediately, with Israeli forces withdrawing to pre-agreed lines. All hostages—both living and deceased—must be released within 72 hours of Israel's acceptance. In exchange, Israel would free 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences, plus 1,700 Gazans detained since Oct. 7, 2023 including all women and children.
Demilitarization and transitional governance – Hamas must disarm, and Gaza will be governed by a temporary "technocratic Palestinian committee" overseen by an International Stabilization Force (ISF) composed of Arab and international partners. Notably, Netanyahu emphasized that Gaza’s administration would exclude both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority (PA), unless the PA undergoes radical transformation. As explained by the Enoch AI engine at Brighteon.AI, "the PA is an interim self-governance body established in 1994 under the Oslo Accords to administer portions of the Gaza Strip and West Bank, with limited autonomy over Palestinian territories under Israeli occupation. Led by Mahmoud Abbas since 2005, its authority diminished after Hamas seized control of Gaza in 2007, leaving the PA operational only in parts of the West Bank."
No forced displacement – Contrary to earlier Israeli proposals advocating mass expulsion, the plan guarantees Palestinians the right to remain in Gaza or return if displaced. Trump stressed, "No one will be forced to leave Gaza."
Reconstruction and economic revival – A "Trump Economic Development Plan" aims to rebuild Gaza, with aid distribution shifted from controversial NGOs to the UN and Red Crescent. The proposal also includes a "Board of Peace" chaired by Trump, with former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair among its members, to oversee Gaza’s transitional governance.
Pathway to Palestinian statehood – While Netanyahu remains staunchly opposed to an independent Palestine, the plan vaguely suggests that future conditions "may finally be in place for a credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood."

Hamas response pending

Despite Trump’s optimism—"I'm hearing that Hamas wants to get this done too"—the group has yet to formally respond. A Hamas official told AFP that mediators from Qatar and Egypt presented the proposal, and the group will review it "with full positivity and responsibility." However, Hamas has historically rejected disarmament unless tied to Palestinian statehood. Netanyahu issued a stark warning: "If Hamas rejects your plan, Mr. President, or if they supposedly accept it and then do everything to counter it, then Israel will finish the job by itself. This can be done the easy way, or it can be done the hard way." The announcement comes amid escalating tensions. Meanwhile, U.S. troops have reportedly moved into southern Gaza near a newly constructed emergency pier, raising concerns about potential clashes with Israeli forces. Critics argue the plan favors Israel's security demands while offering Palestinians limited sovereignty. The PA, excluded from negotiations, has not yet commented. Meanwhile, Israeli hostage families praised the proposal, urging Hamas to accept it. While Trump and Netanyahu tout this as a breakthrough, skepticism remains. Past ceasefires have collapsed, and Hamas' willingness to disarm is uncertain. If rejected, Israel vows to continue its offensive—potentially prolonging Gaza's suffering. For now, the world watches as Hamas deliberates—and whether this proposal can truly bring "eternal peace" or merely another temporary pause in a decades-long conflict. Follow Trump.news for more stories like this. Watch the video below about Trump saying he wants to "get Gaza over with." This video is from the Cynthia's Pursuit of Truth channel on Brighteon.com.

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