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Netanyahu, Benjamin

Trump and Netanyahu Agree to Plan to End Gaza War, with Uncertain Hamas Acceptance

Strategic Insights

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US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza, but the Islamic militant group Hamas has yet to accept the terms. The plan, released by Trump, would establish a temporary governing board headed by the US President and including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The board would oversee the end of the war and the establishment of postwar governance in the war-battered Palestinian territory.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 20-point plan to end the Gaza war includes the establishment of a temporary governing board headed by Trump and including Tony Blair.
  • The plan would not require people to leave Gaza and calls for the war to end immediately if both sides accept it.
  • The plan also calls for the release of all remaining hostages within 72 hours of Israel accepting the proposal.
  • Trump stated that Israel would have the "full backing" of the US to take steps to defeat Hamas if it did not accept the proposed peace deal.
  • Netanyahu emphasized that Israel will complete the task of defeating Hamas, either "the easy way or the hard way, but it will be done."
  • Trump urged Palestinian people to take responsibility for their destiny and embrace the peace proposal.
  • The plan includes a formal apology from Netanyahu to Qatar's Prime Minister for a recent military strike targeting Hamas officials in the Gulf emirate.
  • The apology came after Trump described a "heart-to-heart" call between Netanyahu and Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

Statistics:

  • The conflict in Gaza has lasted nearly two years, with Trump stating that he wants to end it.
  • The plan calls for the release of all remaining hostages within 72 hours of Israel accepting the proposal.
  • Israel struck the headquarters of Hamas' political leadership in Qatar on September 9.
  • The attack was described as a "flagrant violation of all international laws and norms" by Qatar.

Sources:

  • White House statement on the apology from Netanyahu to Qatar's Prime Minister.
  • Trump's statement on the 20-point plan to end the Gaza war.
  • Netanyahu's statement on the plan and his apology to Qatar's Prime Minister.
  • Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, statement on the plan.
  • Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, statement on the plan.

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