President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday announced a comprehensive peace initiative aimed at ending the ongoing Gaza war, expanding the Abraham Accords, and setting the stage for long-term stability in the Middle East. The announcement came after an extended meeting at the White House, where both leaders addressed the press in the State Dining Room and described the day as historic. Trump declared that the plan was designed to end not just the fighting in Gaza but to establish what he called “eternal peace” in the region.
The proposal centers on an immediate ceasefire, the release of all remaining hostages within 72 hours, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza under a coordinated timeline. Arab and Muslim nations have reportedly pledged to demilitarize Gaza, assuming responsibility for dismantling Hamas’s military infrastructure and preventing its resurgence. Trump emphasized that the plan creates an opportunity for Palestinians to remain in Gaza and rebuild their future, while Israel gains durable security assurances.
Trump explained that the peace framework is built on 20 points addressing both ceasefire arrangements and post-war governance. A transitional “Board of Peace” will be formed to oversee Gaza’s redevelopment, chaired by Trump himself and joined by other global leaders including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. According to Trump, this multinational body will guide reconstruction efforts and help maintain stability once the war is brought to an end. The American president said the initiative was drafted after consultations with several foreign leaders and regional stakeholders who requested his leadership in steering the process forward.
The White House document outlining the plan states that Hamas will have no role in Gaza’s governance in any form, and all terror tunnels, weapons factories, and offensive infrastructure will be destroyed permanently. Trump highlighted that if Hamas agrees to these terms, Palestinians will gain the chance to rebuild Gaza into a secure and prosperous region. However, he warned that if Hamas refuses, Israel would have his full support to continue military operations until the group is dismantled.
In his remarks, Netanyahu expressed full support for the initiative, calling it a decisive step toward both defeating Hamas and advancing peace across the Middle East. He said the proposal aligns with Israel’s objectives of returning all hostages, neutralizing Hamas’s military capabilities, and ensuring that Gaza never again becomes a threat. Netanyahu stressed that Israel is ready to withdraw forces if Hamas accepts the plan but would maintain a security perimeter around Gaza to safeguard Israeli citizens.
Netanyahu also made it clear that Israel is prepared for both outcomes. If Hamas rejects the plan, or accepts it only to undermine it later, Israel will act unilaterally to destroy the group’s influence in Gaza. He added that the international community now has a clear roadmap to either achieve peace through cooperation or face the continuation of conflict if Hamas refuses to disarm.
The peace plan aims to transform the dynamics of the Gaza conflict by involving Arab countries directly in enforcement, while offering Palestinians the chance to rebuild a sustainable future. Trump concluded his address by thanking Netanyahu for his trust and partnership in what he described as a turning point for the region. He urged all parties to seize the opportunity to end decades of violence and open a new chapter of security, prosperity, and coexistence in the Middle East.
If successful, the agreement could mark a landmark moment for international diplomacy, combining efforts to end the current war, expand the Abraham Accords, and reshape the future of Gaza in collaboration with both regional and global partners. However, with Hamas already signaling its rejection of disarmament demands, the coming weeks will determine whether the initiative ushers in genuine peace or further entrenches conflict.
