President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a landmark deal to end the Gaza war, featuring an immediate ceasefire, hostage release by Hamas, and no long-term Israeli occupation, aiming for broader Middle East peace.
The 21-point plan, shaped by Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, and Tony Blair, includes Hamas freeing 48 captives, Israel’s phased Gaza withdrawal, a demilitarized Gaza with aid surges, and an international trusteeship led by a "Board of Peace" for reconstruction.
The agreement addresses Palestinian self-governance, counters Israeli far-right annexation demands, and gains tentative Arab support, though Hamas’s response and enforcement concerns remain critical hurdles.
Trump And Netanyahu Unveil Gaza Peace Deal, Pledging No Israeli Occupation
The announcement caps weeks of intense negotiations, building on Trump's ambitious 21-point peace framework first floated during last week's United Nations General Assembly in New York
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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a landmark peace agreement today aimed at ending the protracted war in Gaza. The deal, which explicitly rules out any long-term Israeli occupation of the territory, calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas, and a pathway toward Palestinian self-governance under international oversight.
Speaking side-by-side, as cited by AP, at a White House press conference, Trump hailed the accord as "the dawn of a new era of peace" and a potential stepping stone to broader regional stability. "Today is a historic day for peace," Trump declared, flanked by Netanyahu. "Prime Minister Netanyahu and I have just concluded an important meeting. We've discussed how to end the war in Gaza, but it's just part of the bigger picture – peace in the Middle East."
According to The Hindu, the announcement caps weeks of intense negotiations, building on Trump's ambitious 21-point peace framework first floated during last week's United Nations General Assembly in New York. Key elements of the plan, shaped by input from Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and even former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, include:
Hostage Release and Ceasefire: Hamas must free all 48 remaining captives – about 20 believed to be alive – within 48 hours of signing. In exchange, Israel will implement a phased withdrawal of its forces from Gaza.
No Occupation or Annexation: Israel has pledged not to occupy Gaza or annex the West Bank, addressing long-standing Palestinian concerns and countering demands from Netanyahu's far-right coalition partners for territorial expansion.
Gaza's Future Governance: An international trusteeship, led by a "Board of Peace" chaired by Trump and including Blair, will oversee reconstruction. The Palestinian Authority (PA) could play a reformed role, though Netanyahu insisted on strict conditions to ensure it is "deradicalized."
Demilitarization and Aid Surge: Gaza will be demilitarized, with boosted humanitarian aid and economic incentives like duty-free zones to encourage rebuilding without forced Palestinian expulsions.
Regional Buy-In: Arab and Muslim nations have signaled preliminary support, with Egypt voicing concerns over enforcement but praising the inclusion of Palestinian voices.
The announcement drew swift international responses. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called it a "glimmer of hope" but urged all parties to prioritize humanitarian access. European leaders, fresh from recognizing Palestinian statehood last week, welcomed the no-occupation clause but criticized the plan's conditional PA role as insufficient.
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