White House Unveils 21-Point Gaza Ceasefire Blueprint
In a dramatic move aimed at ending one of the most devastating conflicts in recent history, the White House released a comprehensive 21-point peace proposal on Monday, September 29, 2025. Titled “New Gaza: A Path to Peace and Prosperity,” the plan promises an immediate end to hostilities—if both Israel and Hamas agree.
Key Pillars of the Gaza Peace Proposal
- Immediate Ceasefire: All military operations—including aerial and artillery strikes—halt upon mutual acceptance.
- Hostage Release: All Israeli hostages (living and deceased) returned within 72 hours of Israel’s public agreement.
- Prisoner Exchange: Israel releases 250 life-sentence prisoners + 1,700 Gazans detained post-Oct. 7, 2023.
- Demilitarization: Hamas must decommission all weapons; tunnels and weapon facilities permanently destroyed.
- New Governance: A technocratic, apolitical Palestinian committee takes over daily governance under international oversight.
International Oversight: The “Board of Peace”
Perhaps the most surprising element? The proposal names former U.S. President Donald J. Trump as chair of a new international body called the Board of Peace. Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is also slated to join.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Humanitarian Aid | Immediate entry per Jan. 19, 2025 agreement; includes water, electricity, hospitals, rubble removal |
| Security | International Stabilization Force (I.S.F.) deploys; trains Palestinian police; secures borders with Egypt & Israel |
| Economic Revival | “Trump Economic Development Plan” + special economic zone with tariff incentives |
| Political Horizon | Palestinian self-determination possible after PA reforms and Gaza stabilization |
Hamas’s Dilemma
The plan explicitly bars Hamas from any role in Gaza’s future governance—directly or indirectly. Members who renounce violence and surrender weapons receive amnesty; others may leave under safe passage.
If Hamas rejects or delays, the U.S. will implement aid and stabilization in “terror-free zones” already handed over by the IDF to the I.S.F.—effectively bypassing Hamas entirely.
What’s Next?
The U.S. is coordinating with Arab allies and international institutions to fast-track the I.S.F. deployment and humanitarian corridors. Israel has not yet issued a formal response, while Hamas remains silent as of Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
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