On September 30, the White House officially announced President Donald Trump's 20-point peace draft, aiming to end the war between Israel and Palestinian forces in the Gaza Strip. The plan is described as including diplomatic, economic and security initiatives to stabilize the region.
The document states that if both sides agree, the plan will provide a gradual withdrawal roadmap, hostage exchanges, Hamas ceasefire and Gaza management by a temporary transitional government under international supervision. The White House also stressed the need to rebuild Gaza, restore critical infrastructure and ensure Israel is firmly protected by security.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly supported and affirmed the plan to meet Israel's goals. However, the key question is whether Hamas will accept the terms starting from the armored and withdrawal.
Some Hamas officials said they would go a goodbye to the plan but also criticized the terms as one-sided, too inclined towards Israel and demanded too much from the movement.
Mr. Trump's plan continues to attract the attention of the international community. Several Arab and Islamic countries have welcomed the initiative, hoping it will be the beginning of a long-term peace. However, many experts warn that the plan has major loopholes - such as a lack of clear withdrawal commitments from Israel, excessive power for transitional governments and the limited role of the Palestinian people in the transition period.
One of the controversial points is the plan to rule out Hamas' role in the Gaza government - even though it gives Hamas members the right to "complain" if they dis arm the country and pledge to make peace.
Russia also expressed hope that the plan would be implemented. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia supports any efforts to end the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza, while emphasizing that a peaceful solution between the two countries remains a feasible path.
However, whether the plan can be put into practice or not is still a big question mark, as the Gaza battlefield still has many areas under Israeli control, while Hamas controls its inland territory. Any delay or objection from Hamas could make the plan a more symbolic document than a practical path to peace.
