Trump says Netanyahu agreed to US-sponsored Gaza peace plan at White House talks
The 20-point plan does not require people to leave Gaza and calls for the war to end immediately if both sides accept it
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday the two leaders have agreed to a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it is unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms.
Trump on Monday laid out a 20-point plan for ending the Israel-Gaza war and establishing post-war governance in the war-battered Palestinian territory.
Trump’s plan would establish a temporary governing “Board of Peace” that would be headed by Trump and include former British prime minister Tony Blair.
The plan does not require people to leave Gaza and calls for the war to end immediately if both sides accept it. It also calls for all remaining hostages to be released within 72 hours of Israel accepting the plan.
In a statement, Blair said: “President Trump has put down a bold and intelligent plan which, if agreed, can end the war, bring immediate relief to Gaza, the chance of a brighter and better future for its people, whilst ensuring Israel’s absolute and enduring security and the release of all hostages.”
Trump said Israel would have the “full backing” of the United States to take steps to defeat Hamas if it does not accept the proposed peace deal.