In his latest Gaza initiative, Donald Trump has outlined a plan demanding Hamas disarmament to facilitate Israeli troop withdrawal. This proposal has been met with resistance from Israel, which maintains that disarmament must occur before any withdrawal can happen. A new technocratic government is proposed to manage Gazas civil affairs and oversee weapons disposal.

Mr Trump claimed there had been a breakthrough in his plan to end the war which both Israel and Hamas agreed

Israel and Hamas continue to insist the other must make the first move towards disarmament and withdrawal