Hamas has not responded to Donald Trump's Gaza peace proposal, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said military forces would remain across most of the territory despite backing the American plan. Qatari and Egyptian mediators delivered the 20-point document to Hamas negotiators, who promised to review the terms and provide feedback. Netanyahu stated after his White House meeting that Israel would recover all hostages while troops stayed deployed throughout Gaza and rejected any agreement on Palestinian statehood.
The proposal demands Hamas disarm completely and surrender governance roles while offering amnesty to members accepting peaceful coexistence. Trump warned Israel would receive full support to continue military operations if Hamas rejects the deal. Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized the plan as a diplomatic failure that would force future combat in Gaza.
Arab and Muslim nations praised the effort after their own discussions with Trump last week. Gaza residents expressed doubt about the proposal's feasibility, given the conditions they believe Hamas cannot accept. Israeli strikes continued across the territory on Tuesday as forces conducted operations particularly around Gaza City, where a major offensive has proceeded for weeks.
The proposal demands Hamas disarm completely and surrender governance roles while offering amnesty to members accepting peaceful coexistence. Trump warned Israel would receive full support to continue military operations if Hamas rejects the deal. Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized the plan as a diplomatic failure that would force future combat in Gaza.
Arab and Muslim nations praised the effort after their own discussions with Trump last week. Gaza residents expressed doubt about the proposal's feasibility, given the conditions they believe Hamas cannot accept. Israeli strikes continued across the territory on Tuesday as forces conducted operations particularly around Gaza City, where a major offensive has proceeded for weeks.
