President Trump Proposes Gaza Peace Plan for Hostage Release and Ceasefire

President Trump, alongside Prime Minister Netanyahu, announced a 20-point peace plan for Gaza, aiming to end the Israel-Hamas war, which began on October 7, 2023, and secure the release of hostages.

The plan proposes Hamas release 48 Israeli hostages within three days, with 20 believed alive, in exchange for an immediate ceasefire, Israeli military withdrawal, and the release of Palestinian prisoners.

Hamas has partially accepted the proposal, agreeing to release hostages and cede Gaza control, but seeks further negotiations on key terms, including refusing to disarm militarily as demanded by Israel.

U.S. envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are leading indirect negotiations in Egypt with delegations from Israel and Hamas to finalize the peace deal and address remaining disagreements.

The plan also outlines a future for Gaza under an international coalition led by Trump and Tony Blair or a technocratic Palestinian committee, while addressing the severe humanitarian crisis and high Palestinian casualties.