Trump's Gaza Peace Plan Seeks Post-War Governance Amid Israeli-Hamas Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan has garnered cautious optimism from Israeli officials like Likud lawmaker Dan Illouz, who credits close U.S.-Israel cooperation for recent security successes and the release of hostages. However, concerns remain over Hamas's continued control of about half of Gaza and Turkey's involvement, given its president's ideological alignment with Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood. Discussions about Gaza's post-war governance suggest Hamas may be allowed to appoint only two members to a 15-member interim technocratic civil governing body, reflecting efforts to limit Hamas's influence while maintaining effective administration. Trump's plan stipulates that Hamas and other factions must have no role in Gaza's governance or the new International Stabilization Force, which will include vetted Palestinian police supported by international partners. Meanwhile, a ceasefire phase involving Israel's partial military pullback and hostage releases is underway, though tensions persist along the demarcation line and aid delivery remains insufficient. High-level diplomatic engagements continue, with U.S. and Egyptian officials meeting Israeli leadership to advance the peace process and implement the plan's provisions.