Netanyahu backs Trump’s Gaza plan: Hamas faces pressure to disarm

The White House has unveiled a sweeping proposal to end nearly two years of war in Gaza. Backed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after talks with President Donald Trump, the plan demands Hamas dismantle its military infrastructure and hand over its weapons. In return, Palestinians would receive humanitarian relief, reconstruction aid, and a fragile promise of peace. Yet the question looms: will Hamas accept conditions that amount to surrender, or risk an even harsher Israeli campaign?

Trump and Netanyahu agree on “Board of Peace”

According to the proposal, Gaza would come under the supervision of an international security force. Day-to-day governance would be handled by a technocratic administration, overseen by a “Board of Peace” chaired by Trump and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The Palestinian Authority could eventually take over Gaza — but only if it completes deep internal reforms.

Tough terms for Hamas

The plan requires Hamas to disarm, dismantle its tunnel networks, and abandon all military infrastructure. In exchange, Israel would release 250 prisoners serving life terms and 1,700 detainees taken from Gaza since the war began, including all women and children. Hamas would have to release 48 hostages within 72 hours. Israeli forces would withdraw gradually as the international security force deploys, though Israel would keep a “security perimeter” inside Gaza.

Aid and reconstruction at the core

A major element of the plan is a large-scale influx of humanitarian aid, coordinated by neutral bodies such as the UN and Red Crescent. An international fund would finance Gaza’s reconstruction, with guarantees that Palestinians would not be expelled from their territory. For a population devastated by years of war, the promise of rebuilding offers hope — but it comes at the cost of Hamas’ role in governance.

Palestinian statehood left vague

The proposal makes only a distant nod to Palestinian statehood. It suggests that if the Palestinian Authority reforms and Gaza is rebuilt, conditions “may finally be in place” for self-determination. Netanyahu and his right-wing allies strongly oppose statehood, and many analysts believe the prime minister accepted the plan knowing those provisions may never materialize.

Regional support, domestic divisions

Governments in Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Pakistan issued a joint statement praising Trump’s initiative. But inside Israel, Netanyahu faces pushback. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared his “red lines,” rejecting any role for the Palestinian Authority in Gaza and ruling out the creation of a Palestinian state. Such opposition could test Netanyahu’s fragile coalition even as he aligns himself closely with Trump’s vision.