U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, unveiled a sweeping new 20-point peace plan for Gaza on Monday, September 29, promising what Trump called “eternal peace in the Middle East.”

At a White House press conference, Trump hailed the proposal as “potentially one of the great days ever in civilisation.”

Key Features of the Plan

  • Immediate ceasefire in Gaza, contingent on Hamas agreeing to the terms.

  • Release of all 48 remaining hostages within 72 hours (20 living, 28 bodies).

  • Disarmament of Hamas and destruction of offensive weaponry.

  • Phased Israeli withdrawal, linked to the release of the final hostages.

  • Deployment of a temporary international stabilisation force.

  • Creation of a transitional authority, led by Trump and former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, dubbed the “Board of Peace.”

  • Full aid and investment commitments, with a pledge that Palestinians will not be forced to leave Gaza.

Trump described Blair as “a very good man” and insisted his own role was essential, saying, “It’s not at my request — it’s what I want, because of its overwhelming importance.”

Netanyahu’s Backing

Prime Minister Netanyahu endorsed the plan, declaring:
“I support your plan to end the war in Gaza which achieves our war aims. This will be your crowning achievement.”

Both leaders issued a clear ultimatum: if Hamas rejects the deal, Trump vowed Israel would have his administration’s “full backing to finish the job.” Netanyahu added: “This can be done the easy way or it can be done the hard way, but it will be done.”

International Reaction

  • UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised the plan as “profoundly welcome,” urging Hamas to accept it.

  • Sir Tony Blair called it a “bold and intelligent plan.”

  • Hamas official Muhammed Mardawi preliminarily rejected it, saying it “leans toward the Israeli perspective” and reflects Netanyahu’s conditions.

The plan was circulated to Arab leaders but notably, Palestinians were not consulted on the details of the transitional authority.