Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are scheduled to address a gathering at the White House soon. Prior to the address, the two held a meeting in the Oval Office to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza. During the meeting, Netanyahu apologized to Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani via phone. This apology was made in light of Israeli airstrikes on Hamas leaders in Qatar on September 9th.
Trump has presented a 21-point peace plan, with two key aspects: the release of all hostages held by Hamas within 48 hours and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7, 2023, over 66,000 Palestinians have been killed. Approximately 48 individuals remain as hostages in Hamas’s captivity, with Israel believing around 20 of them are still alive.
Key Points of Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan:
* Release of all hostages within 48 hours of a ceasefire.
* Implementation of a permanent ceasefire.
* Gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
* Release of 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 2,000 other detainees.
* A new government in Gaza without Hamas, including the Palestinian Authority, Arab, and international representatives.
* Establishment of a technocratic (non-political) Palestinian government in Gaza.
* A new security force comprising Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim country soldiers.
* Financial aid from Arab and Muslim countries for the reconstruction and administration of Gaza.
* Limited participation of the Palestinian Authority in the new government.
* Disarmament of Hamas and the destruction of heavy weapons and tunnels.
* Amnesty for Hamas members who abandon violence, allowing them to remain in Gaza.
* Allowing Hamas members who do not abandon violence to leave safely.