A new peace proposal for Gaza has been unveiled by US President Donald Trump, who presented the plan at the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The 20-point plan outlines an immediate end to fighting, the release of Israeli hostages, and the creation of an international “Board of Peace” to oversee Gaza’s administration. Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is among those expected to take part in the oversight body.
Trump warned that if Hamas rejects the deal, the US would give Israel “full backing” to continue its military campaign. Netanyahu welcomed the plan but stressed it does not open the door to a Palestinian state.
Reactions on both sides remain mixed. Many Gazans, exhausted by the war, expressed cautious hope for a ceasefire but fear the plan favors Israel’s interests. Some said they would accept it “at any price” just to stop the bloodshed, while others believe it offers no real protection for Palestinians.
In Israel, the announcement was met with optimism but also skepticism over whether Hamas will agree. Israeli officials insist they want hostages freed and Gaza that is no longer a threat.
The Palestinian Authority responded positively, calling the plan an opportunity for a “comprehensive agreement” and expressing its commitment to elections and the creation of a democratic, non-militarized state.
Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continue, with the military saying it has targeted more than 160 sites in the past day. Hamas has not yet given its official response, though it has said it is reviewing the proposal “in good faith.”
Whether the plan can bring peace will depend on whether both sides see more to gain from ending the conflict than from continuing it.