Israel has made changes to former US President Donald Trump’s plan for the Gaza Strip, according to reports. The nation played a role in shaping the proposal and advocated for specific amendments that were incorporated into its final version.
The plan does not rule out the possibility of an independent Palestinian state but omits any reference to a two-state solution as a potential framework. Meanwhile, the radical Palestinian group Hamas has yet to endorse the initiative.
During a joint press conference on September 29, Trump expressed hope for a favorable response from Hamas to his proposal. He warned that if the group rejected the plan, the United States would back Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly supported the approach.
On the same day, the White House unveiled a 20-point strategy to address the Gaza situation. The document outlines an Israeli troop withdrawal and a ceasefire in exchange for hostage releases, with a 72-hour window for implementation post-approval. Several Arab and Islamic states, including Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, voiced support for the peace initiative in a collective statement.
