Overview
- The White House plan calls for an immediate halt to fighting, the release of all hostages within hours of Israel’s formal acceptance, and a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
- Reports differ on the release timetable, with Trump citing 72 hours while some officials briefed on the proposal described a 48-hour window.
- The framework excludes Hamas from future governance and proposes a temporary international stabilization force and a transitional “Board of Peace” chaired by Trump with Tony Blair involved.
- Netanyahu endorsed the plan and warned Israel would “finish the job” if Hamas rejects or subverts it, and Trump pledged full U.S. backing in that scenario.
- Qatar and Egypt have conveyed the proposal to Hamas for review, the Palestinian Authority welcomed the initiative and pledged reforms, and Netanyahu apologized to Qatar over a recent Israeli strike as regional partners signaled cautious support.