Netanyahu, Trump Propose Hamas Amnesty, Hostage Release in Gaza Peace Plan

President Donald Trump has unveiled a peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza, proposing immediate ceasefire terms including Israeli withdrawal, the release of hostages, and an amnesty for Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence and disarmament. The plan envisions Gaza as a deradicalized, terror-free zone with reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts supported by regional Arab forces acting as peacekeepers. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed conditional support for the plan, signaling openness to granting Hamas immunity if hostages are freed and Hamas withdraws from Gaza, a significant shift from his previous stance demanding Hamas's complete dismantling. The plan also includes long-term reforms for the Palestinian Authority, emphasizing deradicalization and governance reforms before any pathway to Palestinian statehood is considered. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and other international actors view the plan as a viable path toward resolving the conflict, urging all parties to take the final steps toward peace. However, Hamas leaders have yet to be fully briefed or accept the proposal, and Trump has stated that Israel would have U.S. backing to continue military operations if Hamas rejects the plan.