President Donald Trump has boldly claimed he may have “settled the biggest war” with his newly unveiled 20-point peace plan for Gaza. This assertion now rests entirely on the response from Hamas, which has been given a short 3-4 day window to accept a deal that demands its complete surrender.
Speaking to military commanders, Trump projected confidence in his diplomatic breakthrough, which he says has unified Israel and the entire Arab and Muslim world behind a single framework. He warned the Palestinian militant group that rejection is not a viable option, stating it would lead to a “very tough” outcome for them.
The proposed agreement is designed to be a definitive end to the conflict. It starts with an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. The central conditions are that Hamas must release all hostages and permanently disarm, effectively ending its reign in the territory. In return, Israel will free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, and massive humanitarian aid will flow into the besieged strip.
This plan has been welcomed by a host of nations, from Canada and France to Russia and India, creating a powerful global momentum for its acceptance. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on board, though his public stance against a Palestinian state complicates the long-term vision, which Trump’s plan does not foreclose.
With over 66,000 Palestinians killed since the war erupted in October 2023, the stakes could not be higher. Hamas has confirmed it is reviewing the proposal, and its decision will either validate Trump’s bold claim or plunge Gaza back into the depths of a devastating war.