Netanyahu Accepts Trump Gaza Plan; Hamas Mulls Amendments

President Donald Trump unveiled a 20‑point Gaza peace plan on Monday that Benjamin Netanyahu accepted; it calls for the rapid release of hostages within 72 hours, Hamas disarmament and demilitarisation, a phased Israeli withdrawal and replacement by an international stabilisation force. Hamas leaders in Doha, under pressure from mediators in Egypt, Qatar and Turkey, are reported likely to respond positively but plan to submit amendments aimed at softening Netanyahu’s last‑minute tightening of withdrawal and demilitarisation terms. Trump has given a three‑to‑four‑day deadline for a reply, and it is unclear whether Washington will accept revisions. Other Palestinian factions have rejected the proposal, Israel has continued heavy bombardment with at least 35 reported killed in one day, and Israeli officials warned they may “finish the job” if Hamas rejects or delays the plan. Debates persist over contributions and mandates for any international stabilisation force, with no firm troop commitments confirmed, even as major powers including China publicly welcomed the proposal and called for an immediate ceasefire and detainee releases.