Overview
President Donald Trump has published a 20-point peace proposal for Gaza that aims to end the Israel-Hamas war if both sides accept it. The plan envisions a redeveloped Gaza named “New Gaza,” a transitional governance structure, and international oversight to supervise reconstruction and security. While it lays out a broad framework, it leaves many details to negotiators and hinges on Hamas acceptance.
Immediate end to the fighting and the withdrawal plan
Under the proposal, if both sides agree, the war would end immediately. Israeli forces would partially withdraw to prepare for a hostage release, and all military operations would be suspended. Battle lines would be frozen until conditions are met for a “complete staged withdrawal” of Israeli forces.
Hostage release and prisoner swaps
Within 72 hours of Israel publicly accepting the proposal, all hostages, alive and dead, would be returned. Once all hostages are released, Israel would free 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences plus 1,700 Gazans arrested after the start of the conflict on October 7, 2023. For every Israeli hostage remains released, Israel would release the remains of 15 dead Gazans.
Amnesty and safe passage
After all hostages are freed, Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence and renounce arms would be granted amnesty. Those who wish to leave Gaza would be provided with safe passage to receiving countries.
Aid and redevelopment of Gaza
Full aid would flow into the Gaza Strip immediately upon acceptance, in quantities aligned with a January 19, 2025 accord. Aid deliveries would proceed through the United Nations and related agencies without interference from Israel or Hamas. The plan envisions a deradicalized Gaza that is redeveloped for the benefit of Gazans and is not a threat to its neighbors.
Governance: Board of Peace and transitional administration
The plan envisions a “Board of Peace” of international overseers led by Trump, with an undefined role for other figures. Gaza would be governed by a temporary, technocratic, apolitical committee made up of Palestinians and international experts, overseen by the Board of Peace. This group would set the framework and manage funding for redevelopment until the Palestinian Authority has undergone major reforms.
Economic development and a special economic zone
A Trump-backed economic development plan would be created by convening a panel of experts who have helped birth thriving modern cities in the Middle East. A special economic zone would be established with preferred tariff and access rates negotiated with participating countries to spur growth in New Gaza.
Right to stay or leave; no forced displacement
Under the plan, no one would be forced to leave Gaza. Those who wish to stay can remain and build a better Gaza, while those who want to relocate would be free to do so and later return if they choose.
Disarmament and monitors
Hamas and other factions would have no role in governing Gaza. All military infrastructure, including tunnels and weapons production facilities, would be destroyed and independent monitors would supervise the demilitarization of Gaza.
Regional assurances and a stabilizing force
Regional partners would help ensure Hamas and related factions comply with their obligations, and that New Gaza poses no threat to neighbors. The United States would work with Arab and international partners to develop a temporary International Stabilization Force deployed in Gaza.
Path to Palestinian statehood
The plan is vague on a direct pathway to statehood. It notes that as Gaza redevelopment progresses and the Palestinian Authority reforms, the conditions may be in place for a credible path to Palestinian self-determination and statehood, recognizing the Palestinian people’s aspirations.
