Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan to end war
Trump unveils details of Israel–Hamas war ceasefire plan (Getty Images)
A new 20-point peace plan for the Gaza Strip has been unveiled in Washington, aiming to end the prolonged conflict between Israel and Hamas, according to Reuters.
US President Donald Trump’s proposal outlines a series of steps whose implementation depends on mutual consent. Once the plan is approved, hostilities are to cease immediately, and frontline positions will be frozen.
Key provisions of plan
Under the proposal, Israel would partially withdraw its troops to prepare for the release of hostages. Within 72 hours of the plan’s formal adoption, all captives, both living and deceased, would be returned.
Following that, Israel would release 250 Palestinians serving life sentences and 1,700 Gaza residents detained since the start of the conflict. For each released hostage or returned body, Israel would hand over the remains of 15 Palestinians.
Amnesty and humanitarian aid
Members of Hamas who agree to lay down their arms and renounce violence would receive amnesty and be allowed to safely relocate abroad. Immediately after the signing, international humanitarian aid would begin flowing into Gaza under UN supervision, with reconstruction efforts carried out without involvement from armed groups.
International administration and 'New Gaza'
The plan envisions creating a "Peace Council" chaired by Donald Trump, composed of international observers, including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. During the transition period, Gaza would be administered by an independent technocratic committee supported by international experts.
Economically, the proposal includes the creation of a special development zone, job programs, and investments modeled after successful Middle Eastern projects. Residents would be free to stay or leave the region, with a guaranteed right of return.
Demilitarization and US role
A central element of the plan is the complete dismantling of Hamas’s military infrastructure, including tunnels and production facilities, monitored by independent inspectors. International stabilization forces would eventually replace the Israeli military in Gaza.
The plan also raises the prospect of Palestinian statehood, stating that as Gaza is rebuilt and the Palestinian Authority reforms, "conditions may emerge for self-governance."
Broader context
The proposal comes as the UK, Canada, and Australia have officially recognized Palestine as an independent state, prompting Israel’s sharp response and threats of retaliatory measures. Some Israeli officials have even advocated for the annexation of parts of the West Bank.
Meanwhile, tensions between Israel and Egypt are rising. Jerusalem has voiced concern over Cairo’s activity in the Sinai Peninsula, viewing it as a possible breach of the 1979 peace treaty.
