Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to discuss a U.S.-backed 20-point plan aimed at ending the nearly two-year Israel–Hamas conflict in Gaza. Netanyahu expressed Israel’s support for the proposal but emphasized that Hamas must also agree to the terms, warning that Israel — with U.S. backing — would continue military action if the group refuses.
The plan outlines an immediate ceasefire upon Hamas’s acceptance, staged withdrawal of Israeli forces, release of hostages and bodies within 72 hours, disarmament of Hamas, and the establishment of a technocratic interim administration under international oversight. An international supervisory body, potentially including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, would oversee reconstruction and governance in Gaza. Both leaders stressed that acceptance by Hamas is crucial for the plan’s success, with Netanyahu noting that Israel would act to complete its objectives if the deal is rejected, while Trump highlighted that the proposal provides a pathway to lasting peace in the region.