Overview

• The White House published a 20-point framework centered on a ceasefire, hostage releases, expanded humanitarian access, and the disarmament of Hamas.
• The proposal envisions an international stabilization force in Gaza and a Peace Council chaired by Trump to supervise reconstruction.
• Trump gave Hamas only a few days to respond and warned that rejection would carry severe consequences, saying Israel could “finish the job.”
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Trump and broadly subscribed to the framework while signaling readiness to escalate if Hamas refuses.
• Hamas was not involved in drafting the plan, and commentary warns the initiative’s viability depends on Hamas’ acceptance and credible safeguards against spoilers.