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Eurasia
30/09/2025 17:46
The 20-point plan, as noted by Breitbart News, would fulfill Israel’s goals of freeing the remaining hostages, disarming Hamas, and removing it from power. It also offers the prospect of a Palestinian state – provided Hamas agrees to the plan and the Palestinian Authority undertakes sweeping reforms of its policies and anti-Israel culture. If Hamas refuses, the plan allows Israel to continue military operations against the group.
Trump canvassed Arab and Muslim nations for support on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York last week. The plan addresses several key Arab demands, such as involving the Palestinian Authority in Gaza’s future governance alongside Arab states, preventing Israel from annexing Gaza, and leaving aside the question of Judea and Samaria (the West Bank).
“Shortly after the press conference [by Trump and Netanyahu at the White House on Monday], the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt issued a joint statement welcoming Trump’s efforts and pledging to engage with the US to advance the implementation of the Gaza peace plan.”
According to the article, the Palestinian Authority, which is now pursuing reforms in an effort to secure support for statehood, also welcomed Trump’s initiative. This marks a sharp contrast with its rejection of Trump’s 2020 Middle East peace plan, under which it was sidelined by the Abraham Accords.
Türkiye, despite its recent hostility toward Israel, has also expressed support for the plan.
Hamas has yet to issue a formal response beyond rejecting the notion of disarmament, leaving the group almost entirely isolated in the region. Should it refuse the plan, it will face minimal regional backing.
Observers note that Trump’s plan could potentially renew and expand the Abraham Accords, while spurring regional investment – with the prospect of transforming Gaza into a Dubai-like hub.
