Trump Leadership Pressures Hamas Toward Gaza Deal Amid Regional Diplomatic Shifts

President Donald Trump's leadership and diplomatic efforts have been pivotal in advancing a 20-point peace plan aimed at resolving the Gaza conflict by pressuring Hamas toward a potential agreement, as highlighted by Israeli Ambassador Danny Ayalon and former New York Rep. Peter King. Trump's plan emphasizes a ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the eventual disarmament of Hamas, with strong backing from Israel and Arab states, signaling a unified regional front. However, Hamas remains reluctant to fully accept the plan, seeking to maintain political survival and leverage hostages, according to former Trump adviser Walid Phares. Contrastingly, analysis suggests Hamas's conditional acceptance of the proposal reflects a strategic recalibration rather than surrender, positioning the group as a diplomatic actor challenging the U.S.-Israeli approach and aiming to shift regional dynamics. This nuanced stance by Hamas complicates the peace process and influences broader regional resistance movements, including Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Overall, Trump's initiative marks a significant, though contested, effort to reshape Middle East diplomacy with implications for peace and security in the region.