US President Donald Trump has unveiled a comprehensive 20-point plan aimed at ending the Gaza war, securing the release of hostages, and establishing a long-term framework for stability and redevelopment.
The proposal, which Trump described as the “best chance for peace in decades”, outlines a multi-stage process involving ceasefire arrangements, prisoner exchanges, humanitarian aid, transitional governance, and an internationally supported security architecture.
Key provisions include the immediate suspension of military operations once both Israel and Hamas accept the deal, with Israel withdrawing to agreed lines while hostages are released within 72 hours. In return, Israel would release 250 prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 Palestinians detained after the 7 October 2023 attacks, alongside all women and children held in that context.
The plan grants amnesty to Hamas members who renounce violence and decommission weapons, with safe passage for those wishing to leave Gaza. Crucially, it foresees the creation of a temporary technocratic Palestinian committee to manage daily governance under oversight from a new international body, the “Board of Peace”, chaired by Trump himself and including figures such as former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.
An International Stabilisation Force (ISF), backed by the US, Arab states, and other partners, would secure Gaza’s borders, train vetted Palestinian police, and oversee demilitarisation. Israel would progressively withdraw as conditions are met, with assurances it will not annex or permanently occupy Gaza.
The plan also promises large-scale economic redevelopment, with a £300m budget for the first three years, the establishment of a special economic zone, and aid flows guaranteed through the UN, Red Crescent, and other neutral bodies.
Beyond reconstruction, the plan sets out interfaith dialogue initiatives and points towards a “credible pathway” for Palestinian statehood once governance reforms and security milestones are achieved.
Trump’s advisers say Arab states have shown strong support for the plan, but its implementation hinges on Hamas and Israel making concessions they have so far resisted. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet Trump at the White House, where the US president hopes for a joint announcement of acceptance.
