Donald Trump has a big 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza that puts him back at the centre of international diplomacy. The idea is getting a lot of attention around the world because it is seen as both a plan for stability and a test of leadership. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already said he supports it, but it’s still not clear what Hamas will do.
Right away, stop fighting and free the hostages
Time is at the heart of the plan. Once both sides agree, Trump wants a quick end to the fighting and the release of all hostages held by Hamas within 72 hours, whether they are alive or dead. Israel would free thousands of Palestinian prisoners and hand over bodies to be buried in their own countries in return. This was billed as a humanitarian compromise.
Demilitarisation and Israeli Withdrawal
The plan is mostly about security. After Hamas completely gives up its weapons, Israel will start pulling its troops out of Gaza. The plan calls for Gaza to be a demilitarised zone, which means that there will be no chance of armed fighting under Hamas. Israel would keep a security zone around Gaza, though, to protect itself from future risks.
The government of Gaza, for a short time
Governance reform is an important part of the plan. To follow Trump’s plan, Gaza would no longer be run by Hamas but by a short-term, nonpartisan tech group. This group, which would include both Palestinian and foreign experts, would be in charge of rebuilding and providing basic services while keeping politics out of the way during the unstable transition.
Being watched over by a “Board of Peace”
Trump offers a “Board of Peace” to make sure the plan doesn’t fall apart because of a lack of trust. The board, which would be led by him and include famous people from around the world, like former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, would make sure the rules were followed and settle disagreements. This strange framework makes it clear that Trump wants to stay at the centre of the process.
Donald Trump: Responses and the Nobel Prize
The world is shocked that Israel agreed to the plan, but Hamas hasn’t replied officially yet. Some doubters say that disarming everyone and reaching an agreement in Gaza might be very hard to do. But because the plan is so risky, people are wondering if it could lead to Trump winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Some people say it might work, but others say it’s just political theatre and not a real answer.
Trump’s 20-point peace plan is big, risky, and divisive. Whether it changes Gaza’s future or ends up being another failed plan relies on how willing both sides are to compromise and how well the world can keep the peace.
