Hamas is currently reviewing a 20-point Gaza peace plan unveiled by US President Donald Trump, with the support of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The plan aims to end the nearly two-year conflict in Gaza and includes key proposals such as an immediate ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas within 72 hours, and the group’s disarmament. Additionally, the plan calls for a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the establishment of a transitional government led by an international body.
According to the plan, a “Board of Peace” headed by Trump and including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair would oversee the administration and reconstruction of Gaza. Netanyahu has expressed support for the plan, but with conditions, emphasizing that Israel’s security concerns must be met and that Israeli troops would remain in much of the Gaza Strip. Trump has given Hamas three to four days to accept the plan, warning of “a very sad end” if the group rejects the proposal.
The plan has received backing from several countries, including Arab nations like Egypt, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, as well as European allies. French President Emmanuel Macron has also expressed support, urging Hamas to accept the plan and release all hostages. However, Hamas has expressed doubts about the plan’s fairness, with a senior official describing it as “completely biased to Israel” and imposing “impossible conditions” that aim to eliminate the group.
The Palestinian Authority in the occupied West Bank has welcomed the plan and pledged to implement reforms to potentially clear the way for the establishment of a Palestinian state. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also supported the plan, describing it as a “viable pathway” to peace. As Hamas continues to review the proposal, international pressure is mounting on the group to accept the plan and bring an end to the conflict.
