President Donald Trump unveiled a step-by-step proposal to halt fighting in Gaza, secure the return of hostages, and rebuild the territory under a temporary technocratic administration with international oversight, according to the White House post on X.
Overview — Core Goals and Sequence
President Donald J. Trump’s plan sets out to end active combat, return all hostages, demilitarize Gaza, and launch reconstruction under international supervision, according to the White House post on X.
Cease-Fire Mechanics — Freeze and Staged IDF Withdrawal
The plan begins with an immediate freeze in military operations once both sides agree, with Israeli forces withdrawing to an agreed line to prepare for a hostage release. During that period, “all military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardment,” would pause and battle lines would remain fixed until conditions are met for a staged withdrawal, according to the White House.
Hostages and Prisoners — 72-Hour Return and Sequenced Releases
Hostage and detainee exchanges are central to the sequence. Within 72 hours of Israel publicly accepting the agreement, all hostages — alive and deceased — would be returned. Once that occurs, Israel would release 250 prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 Gazans detained after Oct. 7, 2023, including all women and children detained in that context. For every Israeli hostage’s remains returned, Israel would release the remains of 15 Gazans, according to the White House.
Transitional Governance — Technocratic Committee and “Board of Peace”
Governance would shift to a transitional, apolitical Palestinian committee of technocrats charged with public services, overseen by a new international “Board of Peace.” The board would be chaired by President Trump, with additional members and heads of state to be announced, including former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair, according to the White House post. The board would set the framework and financing for redevelopment until the Palestinian Authority completes reforms and can take control.
Economic Recovery — Development Blueprint and Special Zone
Economic recovery features prominently. The proposal calls for a Trump-led development plan drawing on experts behind “modern miracle cities” in the region, consideration of international investment ideas, and the creation of a special economic zone with preferential access to participating markets. No one would be forced to leave Gaza; those who wish to depart could do so and return, while residents would be encouraged to stay and “build a better Gaza,” according to the White House.
Security and Demilitarization — No Role for Hamas; Verified Disarmament
Security provisions require full demilitarization. Hamas and other factions would have no role in governance; tunnels and weapons production would be dismantled. An internationally funded buy-back and reintegration program would help place weapons permanently beyond use under independent monitors, according to the White House. Regional partners would provide guarantees that factions comply and that a “New Gaza” poses no threat to neighbors.
International Stabilization Force — Support, Border Security, Deconfliction
A temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF) would deploy to Gaza to support vetted Palestinian police, consulting with Egypt and Jordan. The ISF would help secure border areas with Israel and Egypt, prevent munitions smuggling, and enable the swift flow of goods for reconstruction. A deconfliction mechanism would be established among the parties, according to the White House.
Israel’s Withdrawal Framework — Conditions-Based Drawdown, No Annexation
Israel “will not occupy or annex Gaza” under the plan. As the ISF establishes control, the Israel Defense Forces would withdraw by standards and milestones tied to demilitarization, with a residual security perimeter until Gaza is secure from resurgent threats, according to the White House.
Humanitarian Aid Scale-Up — Infrastructure, Health, and Access
Humanitarian operations would scale up immediately upon acceptance. Aid flows, at least in line with the January 19, 2025 framework, would put water, electricity, sewage, hospitals, bakeries, rubble clearance, and road access at the top of the list. The United Nations, the Red Crescent, and other impartial groups would be in charge of distribution. The Rafah crossing would operate under the earlier agreement’s mechanism, according to the White House.
Contingency — Proceeding if Hamas Rejects
If Hamas delays or rejects the proposal, reconstruction and governance steps — including the expanded aid operation — would proceed in “terror-free” areas transferred from the IDF to the ISF, according to the White House post.
Dialogue and Political Horizon — Interfaith Effort and Pathway to Statehood
The proposal also envisions interfaith dialogue to encourage tolerance and a pathway, contingent on reforms and security, toward Palestinian self-determination and statehood. The United States would “establish a dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians to agree on a political horizon for peaceful and prosperous co-existence,” the White House said.
President’s Remarks — “A Historic Day for Peace”
At a press appearance alongside Israel’s prime minister, President Trump called it “a historic day for peace,” adding that the United States would work to shape that political horizon and support steps to end the war and stabilize Gaza, as quoted by the White House on X.
Related Development — Trilateral Call With Israel and Qatar
In a separate readout, President Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani to discuss regional security, diplomatic coordination, and recent developments, according to the White House on X. The president encouraged stronger Israeli-Qatari ties and welcomed Qatar’s role in mediation. Netanyahu expressed sorrow over Israeli lives lost and affirmed Israel’s right to self-defense, and Al Thani condemned the attacks and voiced support for regional stability, the readout said.
What’s Next — Tests for Acceptance and Implementation
The plan’s next steps hinge on acceptance by the parties and on assembling the transitional board, the stabilization force, and financing for reconstruction. According to the White House post on X, the sequencing is designed to freeze fighting first, then execute hostage returns, prisoner releases, demilitarization, governance, and redevelopment.
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