Hamas has committed to reviewing U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza “responsibly,” according to Qatar’s Foreign Ministry Tuesday, as international leaders quickly voiced support for a proposal aimed at ending nearly two years of relentless conflict.
The announcement comes at a critical moment for the war-torn enclave, where over 66,000 Palestinians – most of them civilians – have perished since October 2023 amid Israeli bombardments that have rendered the territory uninhabitable, leaving millions facing famine, disease, and displacement.
Trump unveiled the plan Monday at a White House press conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, presenting a framework that blends security, humanitarian, and political measures.
It calls for the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, the complete disarmament of Hamas, a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the formation of a technocratic Palestinian committee to administer Gaza under international supervision.
The plan also proposes oversight by a “Board of Peace,” potentially chaired by Trump with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, tasked with guiding Gaza’s reconstruction and governance.
