On October 10, 2025, the White House introduced President Donald J. Trump's Gaza Peace Proposal, a comprehensive framework to resolve the protracted conflict in Gaza. The plan envisions a deradicalised, terror-free Gaza, rebuilt for its people's prosperity through immediate de-escalation, humanitarian aid, transitional governance, economic revitalisation, and robust security measures, including the deployment of military forces from Muslim countries as peacekeepers.
IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE AND HOSTAGE RELEASE
The proposal starts with an immediate ceasefire upon mutual agreement, halting all military operations, including Israeli aerial and artillery bombardments, and freezing battle lines. Within 72 hours of Israel's public acceptance, all hostages, living and deceased, are to be released, with Israel reciprocating by freeing 250 life-sentence Palestinian prisoners and 1,700 Gazans detained after October 2023, alongside proportional remains exchanges. Hamas members committing to peaceful coexistence will receive amnesty or safe passage to receiving countries, in line with the proposal. At the same time, Gaza's military infrastructure, including tunnels and weapon production facilities, undergoes complete dismantlement. This demilitarisation, supervised by independent international monitors, is supported by a funded weapons buy-back and reintegration program to ensure permanent decommissioning.
HUMANITARIAN AID AND GOVERNANCE
Humanitarian aid will resume immediately, in accordance with a January 2025 agreement, to restore critical infrastructure, including water, electricity, sewage systems, hospitals, and bakeries. Neutral entities, including the United Nations, Red Crescent, and other international organisations, are supposed to facilitate aid distribution and open the Rafah crossing without interference. A technocratic Palestinian committee, overseen by an international "Board of Peace" chaired by President Trump and including figures like Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, which will manage daily governance until a reformed Palestinian Authority assumes control. A Trump-led economic development plan, incorporating a special economic zone with preferential trade terms, aims to attract global investment, create jobs, and encourage residents to rebuild Gaza voluntarily, with freedom to leave or return.
MILITARY STABILISATION AND SECURITY
Militarily, the proposal introduces an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), developed with Arab and international partners, including consultation with Jordan and Egypt. This force, comprising vetted Arab troops, will train Palestinian police to maintain internal security and collaborate with Israel and Egypt to secure Gaza's borders, preventing munitions smuggling while facilitating goods flow for reconstruction. The ISF will ensure long-term stability, enabling the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) to withdraw progressively based on agreed demilitarisation milestones, maintaining a temporary security perimeter until Gaza poses no terror threat. Regional partners are supposed to guarantee compliance, with aid and governance reforms proceeding in terror-free zones if Hamas rejects the plan. Interfaith dialogues will be facilitated to foster tolerance, while broader talks will aim for Palestinian statehood.
IMPACTS AND CHALLENGES
The proposal's impacts are profound. It could alleviate Gaza's humanitarian crisis, stabilise regional security through international forces, and foster economic prosperity. Politically, it may sideline Hamas and advance Palestinian governance reforms. However, success hinges on Hamas's compliance and the IDF's military stance, risking partial implementation. Heavy international and U.S.-led oversight may compromise Palestinian autonomy, while Muslim nations led troop deployment could face logistical and political challenges. Economic plans will require substantial funding, and regional guarantees need robust enforcement.
Advantages may include rapid de-escalation, comprehensive aid, and a clear path to statehood. On the other hand, reliance on external control, potential Hamas resistance, and complex coordination among Arab and international stakeholders will present significant obstacles. The proposal offers a bold vision for peace, contingent on unprecedented cooperation.
WRITTEN BY SIFAT AHMED 12617079 AND DESIGNED BY EKTEHER ANOWAR NAHIN 62664057
