After meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, President Trump disclosed a comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza. The proposal outlines measures to establish a “deradicalized terror-free zone” in Gaza that would no longer threaten its neighbors, alongside efforts to redevelop the region for the benefit of its people.
Key elements of the plan include:
1. A cessation of hostilities and immediate Israeli troop withdrawal to facilitate hostage releases.
2. Suspension of military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardment, until conditions for a staged withdrawal are met.
3. Return of all hostages within 72 hours of Israel’s public acceptance of the agreement.
4. Release of 250 life-sentence prisoners and 1,700 Gazans detained after October 7th, 2023, including women and children. For every Israeli hostage remains returned, 15 deceased Gazans would be released.
5. Amnesty for Hamas members who commit to peaceful co-existence and decommission weapons, with safe passage options for those wishing to leave Gaza.
6. Immediate humanitarian aid delivery under United Nations supervision, focusing on infrastructure, hospitals, and roads.
7. Temporary governance of Gaza by a technocratic Palestinian committee, overseen by an international “Board of Peace” led by Trump.
8. Creation of a special economic zone with negotiated trade benefits.
9. Demilitarization of Gaza, including destruction of tunnels and weapon facilities, under independent monitoring.
10. Establishment of an International Stabilization Force to train Palestinian security forces and secure borders.
11. A pathway for Palestinian self-determination contingent on the Palestinian Authority’s reform program.
Trump emphasized the plan’s focus on ending the war, securing hostage returns, and creating conditions for Israeli security and Palestinian prosperity. The proposal envisions an international governance framework for Gaza, with a transitional body including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. Israel’s military presence would gradually decrease as stability is achieved.
The plan faces potential rejection from Hamas, which would require disarmament, and from Israeli leaders who oppose transferring control to the Palestinian Authority. Discussions between Trump and Netanyahu followed the announcement, with details of the proposal released ahead of a joint press conference.
