Why Trump's 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan Is Likely Doomed to Fail
In the high-stakes world of Middle East diplomacy, bold proposals often make headlines but rarely materialize into lasting change. On September 29, 2025, President Donald Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, unveiled a sweeping 20-point plan aimed at ending the nearly two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza . Touted as a pathway to immediate ceasefire, hostage releases, and a rebuilt "de-radicalized, terror-free zone," the plan envisions Trump chairing an international " Board of Peace " to oversee Gaza's transitional governance and redevelopment . Netanyahu quickly endorsed it, calling it a step toward achieving Israel's war aims, while Trump warned that rejection by Hamas would grant Israel full U.S. backing to "finish the job." On paper, it's an ambitious blueprint: an immediate halt to fighting, Hamas releasing all hostages within 72 hours in exchange for phased Israeli withdrawals and Palestinian prisoner releases, unre...