US President Donald Trump unveiled a proposed peace agreement for the Gaza Strip during talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. The plan, which has garnered support from key Arab and Islamic nations, envisions ending hostilities in exchange for Hamas disarming and allowing international oversight of the territory. However, Hamas has yet to respond to the initiative, leaving the future of the proposal uncertain.
Under the framework, Israel would receive “full support” from Washington to dismantle Hamas if the plan fails. The US administration proposed granting amnesty to Hamas members who lay down their weapons, enabling them to return to civilian life, while offering safe passage for those wishing to leave Gaza. Trump emphasized that a peace deal could be achieved if Hamas accepted the terms, stating, “Everyone else accepted it.”
The proposal also outlines that Gaza would eventually come under Palestinian Authority governance, though this provision faces opposition from Netanyahu’s hardline government, which rejects any form of Palestinian statehood. Meanwhile, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair will lead an international “Peace Council” alongside Trump to oversee Gaza’s administration and reconstruction. The plan includes humanitarian aid from the UN but does not guarantee immediate autonomy for Palestinians, instead proposing a prolonged period of international control.
Hamas faces a critical choice: surrendering its military capabilities for uncertain benefits or risking continued Israeli military action. The plan’s success hinges on regional pressure to compel Hamas to accept terms that could dismantle its influence in Gaza. However, challenges remain, including the group’s reluctance to disarm and the lack of clarity on long-term Palestinian statehood.
Trump’s initiative has drawn optimism from some quarters but faces skepticism over its feasibility. While the US claims widespread regional backing, the absence of Hamas’s endorsement and unresolved tensions between Israel and Palestinians leave the path to peace fraught with uncertainty.
