Israel Accepts Trump's 20‑Point Gaza Plan

Former President Donald Trump unveiled a 20‑point Gaza plan alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, developed with figures including Tony Blair, that calls for a ceasefire, phased Israeli withdrawal, hostage releases, disarmament of militants and a temporary technocratic Palestinian administration under international oversight. Israel accepted the plan and said it was preparing to implement its first stage while the IDF announced operational adjustments, including shifting operations away from Gaza City. Hamas issued a conditional response saying it was prepared to release all Israeli hostages, alive and deceased, in exchange for a full Israeli withdrawal, a ceasefire and negotiated implementation via mediators, but it refused to disarm before an end to occupation and did not offer unqualified acceptance. Trump hailed the development and urged Israel to immediately halt bombing so hostages could be returned safely. World leaders including India’s Narendra Modi, Qatar, Egypt and the United Nations welcomed the move and urged parties to seize the opportunity, while commentators and activists warned of significant political and practical hurdles. Major issues — governance arrangements, sequencing of disarmament, exchange formulas and timelines — remain unresolved, leaving the outcome uncertain.