Published: 30 September 2025
Last updated: 30 September 2025
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood side by side at the White House on Monday to announce Israel’s agreement to an American peace plan aimed at ending the two-year war in Gaza.
Trump laid out a 20-point proposal that he described as a “historic day for peace,” promising an immediate ceasefire and the release of all remaining hostages within 72 hours of Israel’s formal approval.
The plan calls for a phased Israeli withdrawal, Hamas’ disarmament, the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, and the establishment of a temporary international governing body for Gaza headed by Trump and including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Netanyahu posted a video on social media early Tuesday in which he summed up his trip to the United States as an “excellent” success. He claimed Israel had “flipped the script” by isolating Hamas, stating that global pressure, including from Arab and Muslim nations, was now focused on the group to accept a deal.
Netanyahu said Trump vowed to give Israel his “full backing to complete the military operation for its elimination” if Hamas refused the terms. He also stressed that the proposed deal would allow the IDF to remain in most of Gaza.
Hamas still needs to be brought onboard
It remains uncertain whether Hamas will accept the terms.
A significant incentive is Israel’s agreement to release of 250 Palestinians serving life sentences for terrorism along with 1,700 other prisoners and detainees.
Trump and Netanyahu made clear that a refusal would mean increased Israeli attacks on Gaza.
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eric lundberg30 September at 07:31 am
Seems to me that the plan is very similar to the Sunni State proposition put forward some time ago. That the Netanyahu government basically ignored, despite its major improvements on past positions, including disavowal of Hamas.
This is an enormous opportunity if Hamas and Netanyahu (Smotrich and Ben Gvir) don’t find a way to destroy it. Yes it is vague. Hardly surprising. Its meant to break a deadlock. If it goes forward it will break this coalition. Thats a win. It will likely break Hamas. An even bigger win.
Trump (and his son in law) no doubt see lots of ‘benefits’ coming their. So they have an incentive. It would not be the first time right wingers produced a peace dividend for Israel. It would certainly make a change from Netanyahu’s practice.
Here’s hoping.