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🗞️ Driving the news: Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed on a 20-point plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza
• The proposal calls for a ceasefire, Hamas disarmament, and the establishment of a temporary governing body — dubbed the “Board of Peace” — led by Trump and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair
• While Israel has endorsed the plan, Hamas has yet to accept, citing demands for full Israeli withdrawal and guarantees on Palestinian sovereignty
🔭 The context: The plan follows nearly a year of intense fighting that has devastated Gaza, killed thousands, and drawn international condemnation
• It revisits elements of Trump’s previous Middle East peace efforts but introduces a new international governance framework, reflecting growing urgency among regional and global actors to end hostilities
• Egypt, Qatar, and other Arab states have signalled tentative support, while internal divisions persist within both Israeli and Palestinian political factions
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The proposal’s success could enable large-scale humanitarian relief, accelerate reconstruction efforts, and reduce the environmental toll of protracted conflict in Gaza
• However, vague language around Palestinian statehood and ongoing Israeli troop presence raise concerns about long-term stability and self-determination
• The plan's implementation could set precedents for international administration in post-conflict zones but risks perpetuating instability if political consensus is not reached
⏭️ What's next: Mediators from Qatar and Egypt have presented the plan to Hamas negotiators, who are expected to issue a formal response within days
• A ceasefire would be followed by the release of all hostages by Hamas and a phased Israeli military withdrawal, contingent on the deployment of an international security force
• Yet key uncertainties remain, including internal resistance from Netanyahu’s far-right coalition and the feasibility of reforming the Palestinian Authority to assume future governance responsibilities
💬 One quote: “This plan gives Gaza a future — but only if Hamas chooses peace over weapons,” said Donald Trump during the joint announcement
📈 One stat: In exchange for 48 hostages held by Hamas, the plan would see Israel release 1,950 Palestinian prisoners and return the remains of the deceased
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