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White House Unveils Gaza Cease-Fire Plan as Trump Says Netanyahu Agrees

Hamas has not formally accepted the U.S. proposal, leaving the cease-fire and transition contingent on its response.

Overview

  • The U.S. plan outlines an immediate truce upon acceptance, the return of all remaining hostages within 48–72 hours, and a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
  • Exchange terms include Israel freeing 250 prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 detainees held since October 2023, with humanitarian aid resuming under UN and Red Crescent oversight.
  • A U.S.-led Council of Peace would supervise a technocratic Palestinian transition committee, with Hamas excluded from governance and conditional amnesty offered to members who disarm, and Tony Blair cited as a potential participant.
  • Trump warned that if Hamas rejects the deal, the United States will fully support Israel to continue operations, while Hamas representatives said they have not formally received or approved the proposal.
  • International leaders signaled support for the initiative, as Netanyahu voiced security caveats, said Israeli forces could remain in much of the territory for now, and rejected a Palestinian state despite the plan leaving a path open to eventual statehood.