Overview
- Egypt’s Diaa Rashwan said Hamas is seriously reviewing President Donald Trump’s 20-point proposal and may accept it with reservations, as Cairo, Doha and Ankara steer the talks.
- Former Palestinian prime minister Mohammad Ishtiyeh warned the plan lacks operational detail and timelines, estimating about $80 billion for rebuilding with $20 billion needed urgently in the first three years.
- GCC Secretary-General Jassem Al-Budaiwi stated Gulf states are ready to be partners in a real settlement, while questioning whether Israel’s government will accept the plan’s terms and noting any potential force would be best under a UN mandate and is not a current option.
- Analysts and officials cautioned that past donor pledges to Gaza often arrived late or fell short, underscoring the risk that promised funds may not quickly translate into cash for projects.
- Jordan’s Islamic Action Front and other Muslim Brotherhood factions issued statements attacking the initiative, even as regional voices urge pragmatic engagement to halt the bloodshed and enable reconstruction.