7am Trump's ‘peace’ plan for Gaza
Sep 30, 2025
Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent for HuffPost, delves into the controversial Trump-Netanyahu 20-point proposal for Gaza. He discusses the implications of requiring Hamas to disarm and release hostages, alongside Israel's reluctance to fully withdraw. The role of Trump's proposed "Board of Peace" and potential oversight by Arab states raises questions about future governance in Gaza. Akbar also highlights Palestinian distrust towards Trump's leadership and the precarious state of potential peace amidst ongoing military threats.
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Proposal Centers On Disarmament And Oversight
- The Trump-Netanyahu proposal ties Gaza's future to a 20-point plan that demands Hamas disarm and release hostages.
- It keeps Israel's security freedom and creates a Trump-chaired Board of Peace without clarifying long-term Palestinian governance.
Fast Timelines For Major Concessions
- The plan demands Hamas accept prisoner exchanges and abandon core demands within tight timelines, framing compliance as the price for ending hostilities.
- Akbar emphasises this compresses complex political demands into a rapid ultimatum that benefits Israel and the U.S.
International Force Overseen By Trump
- The plan proposes an international stabilization force overseen by a Board of Peace chaired by Donald Trump and involving Arab states and figures like Tony Blair.
- Akbar warns this resembles controversial international aid/security models that lack Palestinian involvement and have been ineffective.