Trump Proposes International 'Board of Peace' to Oversee Postwar Gaza Governance

President Donald Trump unveiled a comprehensive 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the nearly two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, proposing a ceasefire and a framework for Gaza's governance. The plan includes the creation of a transitional, apolitical Palestinian committee to oversee Gaza's day-to-day affairs, supervised by a "Board of Peace" chaired by Trump himself, a role he accepted at the request of Arab and Israeli leaders. Key elements include immediate humanitarian aid, staged Israeli withdrawal, the release of hostages within 72 hours of a ceasefire, and amnesty for Hamas members who renounce violence. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed the proposal and warned of continued military action if Hamas rejects it, Hamas has yet to formally respond to the plan, casting doubt on its immediate acceptance. The proposal has garnered support from foreign ministers of several Arab nations, who expressed readiness to collaborate on its implementation, though concerns remain about the feasibility and reception of Trump's leadership role. The plan is seen as a historic but contentious effort to transform Gaza from a zone of conflict into one of hope, contingent on negotiations and acceptance by all parties involved.