US President Donald Trump has secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s backing for a US-sponsored Gaza peace proposal, but questions remain over whether Hamas will accept the plan. The proposal calls for a ceasefire, hostage release, and staged Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. However, with Hamas absent from negotiations, its viability is in doubt.
The 20-point document outlining the plan includes reforms to the Palestinian Authority, which Netanyahu has vowed never to let happen. Despite this, Trump expressed optimism about bringing an end to the conflict and a new era of security and prosperity for the region. The US plans to work with international partners to stabilize Gaza, but without Hamas’s involvement, it’s unclear how effective the plan will be.
The absence of Hamas raises concerns that previous US-backed ceasefire efforts have fallen apart due to the gap between Israel and Hamas. Netanyahu has vowed to continue fighting until Hamas is dismantled, making it challenging to implement the plan. The situation remains tense, with both sides holding out for their respective demands, leaving a fragile peace uncertain.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-forces-advance-ahead-trump-netanyahu-gaza-war-talks-2025-09-29