President Donald Trump announced a new 20-point peace plan that he says could finally bring an end to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
The plan focuses on stopping the war and helping rebuild Gaza after nearly two years of fighting that has left the region in devastation.
An immediate cease-fire and the release of all prisoners within 72 hours is called for within the plan. It also says that Israeli soldiers should leave parts of Gaza once things calm down.
Trump says he wants to bring peace and make sure food, water, and medicine can reach to the people in need. The plan highlights that Hamas and other armed groups must give up their weapons, so the fight doesn’t start again.
Hamas, which has ruled Gaza since 2007, would not be allowed to participate in the new government.
Trump’s plan suggests a temporary Palestinian government made up of experts and community leaders, not politicians. This group would be watched over by international officials to make sure things stay peaceful and fair.
Their main job would be to help rebuild Gaza by fixing homes, hospitals, schools, and roads that were destroyed during the war.
The plan also focuses on helping families return to their neighborhoods safely and restarting basic services like clean water, electricity, and education for children.
The Gaza conflict began in 2023 when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, leading to an Israeli military respond.
Since then, thousands of civilians have been killed, and entire neighborhoods in Gaza have been reduced.
Trump said his plan is designed to stop the suffering and prevent future wars.
The plan includes funding for reconstruction projects and reforms to help Gaza’s economy recover. Trump said that if both sides agree, the plan could eventually lead to Palestine’s better relations with Israel.
While some leaders have said Trump’s plan could be an important step toward peace, others aren’t sure if both sides will agree to it. Many believe it will be hard to make all 20 points of the plan happen.
Still, Trump’s proposal has brought hope that the long war might finally come to an end.
Information gathered from BBC News and CNN News.
