What Trump’s 20-Point Proposal To End The War In Gaza Says
On September 29, 2025, US President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point proposal to end the Gaza genocide, following Israel’s apology to Qatar for a controversial airstrike in Doha. The plan, described as a roadmap to a “deradicalised, terror-free” Gaza, aims to halt hostilities, address humanitarian needs, and establish long-term peace through governance and economic reforms.
As of September 30, 2025, nearly two years after the onset of the Israel’s deadly attacks on October 7, 2023bas a retaliation to a Hamas attack inside Israel, the Gaza Health Ministry reports that over 66,414 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, with an additional 163,859 injured, marking a staggering human toll amid relentless Israeli military operations.
The plan’s announcement came after a significant diplomatic breakthrough: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologised to Qatar for an airstrike targeting a Hamas delegation in Doha, which killed Qatari citizen Badr Al-Dosari and violated Qatar’s sovereignty. The apology, conveyed during a US-mediated call with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, was a prerequisite for Qatar’s continued mediation in Gaza talks. Qatar had demanded regret for the killing and the breach, plus guarantees against future attacks. Netanyahu’s apology, secured under US pressure, underscored Qatar’s pivotal role and set the stage for Trump’s peace initiative.
The 20-point proposal begins with a vision for a Gaza free of radicalisation and terror, posing no threat to Israel or Egypt. It prioritises redevelopment to benefit Gaza’s war-weary residents, promising immediate aid and infrastructure rehabilitation, including water, electricity, and hospitals, per a January 2025 agreement. If both sides agree, the war would end, with Israeli forces withdrawing to an agreed line, military operations suspended, and battle lines frozen until a staged withdrawal is complete. Within 72 hours of Israel’s acceptance, all hostages-alive or deceased-must be returned, with Israel releasing 250 life-sentence prisoners, 1,700 Gazans detained post-October 2023, and 15 deceased Gazans’ remains per Israeli hostage’s remains.
Hamas members committing to peace and disarmament would receive amnesty, with safe passage for those leaving Gaza. Aid distribution would proceed via neutral bodies like the UN and Red Crescent, with Rafah crossing operations following prior agreements. A technocratic Palestinian committee, overseen by a “Board of Peace” chaired by Trump and including figures like Tony Blair, would govern Gaza temporarily until the Palestinian Authority reforms. A Trump-led economic plan would rebuild Gaza, incorporating a special economic zone with preferential tariffs. Residents could stay or leave freely, with encouragement to build a “better Gaza.”
Hamas would have no governance role, and its military infrastructure would be dismantled under independent monitors, supported by an international buyback programme. Regional partners would guarantee compliance, while a US-led International Stabilization Force, with Jordan and Egypt’s input, would train Palestinian police and secure borders. Israel would not occupy Gaza, withdrawing as stability is established, though a security perimeter would remain initially. If Hamas rejects the plan, aid would proceed in terror-free zones. The proposal also includes interfaith dialogue, a pathway to Palestinian statehood, and US-mediated talks for peaceful coexistence.
