Trump unveils Gaza peace plan with Netanyahu by his side
US president proposes an immediate ceasefire, mass prisoner swaps, international oversight, and a technocratic transitional government to “redevelop Gaza” under his chairmanship
WASHINGTON (MNTV) — In a dramatic move ahead of a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House on Monday unveiled what it called U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Comprehensive Plan” to end Israel’s war on Gaza.
The 20-point proposal lays out conditions under which Israel’s war in Gaza would immediately stop if both Israel and Hamas agree.
At the heart of the plan, Gaza would undergo a massive international redevelopment program overseen by a new body chaired by the U.S. president himself. It involves an interim administration headed by Palestinian technocrats where Hamas will have no role.
“The people of Gaza have suffered more than enough,” the plan declared.
According to the White House, if both sides sign on, Israeli forces would halt all military operations and pull back to a defined line while preparations are made for the release of hostages.
Within 72 hours of Israel’s public acceptance, all prisoners — alive and deceased — would be returned.
Once Israeli prisoners are home, Israel would free 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life terms, along with 1,700 Palestinians detained after the October 7, 2023 attacks, including all women and children.
For every Israeli prisoners’s remains returned, Israel would release 15 deceased Palestinians.
The plan envisions Hamas having no future governing role in Gaza, but it does offer a path for its members.
Those who commit to “peaceful coexistence” and agree to disarm would receive amnesty, while others could opt for safe passage to third countries.
“If both sides agree to this proposal, the war will immediately end,” the White House said.
Humanitarian assistance would surge into Gaza the moment the deal is signed, with aid levels matching or exceeding those in a January 2025 agreement. This would include rebuilding hospitals, bakeries, and critical infrastructure such as water and electricity systems.
Distribution would be handled by the United Nations, the Red Crescent, and other international agencies, explicitly excluding groups tied to either Israel or Hamas.
The Rafah crossing on the Egypt border would be reopened under the same terms as earlier agreements.
“No one will be forced to leave Gaza, and those who wish to leave will be free to do so and free to return,” the plan said. “We will encourage people to stay and offer them the opportunity to build a better Gaza.”
Transitional governance
Perhaps the most striking element is governance. Gaza would be temporarily administered by a technocratic Palestinian committee of professionals and international experts, supervised by a new international “Board of Peace.”
Trump himself would serve as its chair, with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair listed as a prospective member. The committee would handle day-to-day services until the Palestinian Authority, after reforms, could eventually reassume control.
Budgets for this interim Gaza International Transitional Authority (GITA) are already sketched out: $90 million in the first year, rising to more than $160 million within three years — excluding humanitarian and reconstruction aid.
Trump’s plan also promises an economic overhaul. A “special economic zone” with favorable tariffs would be created to attract investment. The White House said a panel of experts behind “thriving modern miracle cities” in the Middle East would draft a development blueprint to create jobs and opportunities. “This will give people hope for a better Gaza,” the plan said.
The announcement marks a sharp shift from Trump’s remarks earlier this year, when he suggested the U.S. should “take over” Gaza and resettle its population elsewhere. The new plan emphasizes that Gazans will not be forced out, a line clearly aimed at calming international concerns.
The proposal comes at a tense moment. The war has killed tens of thousands and displaced nearly all of Gaza’s 2.3 million people. Netanyahu, under heavy international criticism, has also been working to mend ties with Qatar after an Israeli strike killed a Qatari citizen in Doha earlier this month.
The White House confirmed that the Israeli leader has apologized to Doha.
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