Trump's peace plan for Gaza sent to Hamas

[Gaza, from A1]backing” of the U.S. to “finish thejob” —in other words, eliminate Hamas.

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THIS is potentially one of the greatest days ever in civilization." President Trump, left, onstage with Benjamin Netanyahu, said Monday.

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Under Trump’s plan, which the White House published on Monday, hostilities would immediately end, with battle lines frozen before a partial Israeli withdrawal in preparation for the hostages’ release.

Hamas would return all hostages — alive or deceased — within 72 hours of Israel accepting the deal, after which Israel would release 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 Gaza residents detained after Oct. 7, 2023, and a number of the deceased.

Aid, which Israel has blocked for months, would be allowed in. Hamas would surrender, and the U.S. and partner Arab nations would create an “International Stabilization Force,” which, once ready, would then take over areas in Gaza from which the Israeli military withdraws.

A “temporary transitional government” will manage the day-to-day running of the Gaza Strip, overseen by a “Board of Peace” chaired and led by Trump. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair will also play a role. This body will remain in place until the Palestinian Authority completes a reform program and then can take control of the Gaza Strip.