New Peace Proposal for Gaza Supported by Trump and Netanyahu

Fri Oct 03 2025 00:56:57 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announce a new peace plan aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Gaza, focused on hostages and future governance.

In a joint announcement, US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a comprehensive peace plan for Gaza involving a ceasefire and the release of hostages. The plan emphasizes the dismantling of Hamas's military capabilities and lays groundwork for a potential Palestinian governance structure, while urging Hamas to comply within a set timeframe. This initiative comes amid intense ongoing violence that has resulted in significant casualties and widespread humanitarian concerns in the region.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have jointly announced a new peace proposal directed at ending ongoing hostilities in Gaza. This plan outlines a series of demands targeting Hamas, including the immediate cessation of military operations, the release of 20 living Israeli hostages, and the recovery of the remains of deceased hostages, all within a 72-hour period. In exchange, hundreds of Gazans currently detained would be released.

During their press conference at the White House, Trump indicated that this moment could be seen as ‘a historic day for peace’, emphasizing that the US would support Netanyahu in whatever actions may be necessary if Hamas chooses to reject the agreement.

The proposal presents a clear stance: Hamas is to be excluded from any governing role in Gaza, with future governance proposed to be managed by a temporary Palestinian committee overseen by an international body headed by Trump himself, alongside prominent leaders such as former UK PM Tony Blair.

The overarching strategy of the peace plan also encompasses an economic development initiative aimed at rebuilding Gaza. Trump noted that under this agreement, ‘Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza,’ while setting the stage for phased withdrawals of Israeli forces over time.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the initiative, encouraging all stakeholders to engage with the US Administration to bring the plan to fruition and insisting that Hamas must comply to mitigate the suffering endured by Palestinians.

However, significant skepticism exists regarding Hamas’s acceptance of this plan. A Palestinian source mentioned that Qatari and Egyptian diplomats have delivered the White House's proposal to Hamas. Earlier, a senior Hamas official indicated that while the group was willing to consider any proposals aiming to end the conflict, such dialogues must prioritize Palestinian sovereignty and ensure an end to occupation.

As the situation in Gaza has escalated sharply, with reports of over 66,000 fatalities since the conflict reignited, the urgency of a resolution is palpable. International observers have expressed alarm over the dire humanitarian conditions, which has drawn condemnation from various human rights organizations and triggered discussions about potential violations of international law.