Gaza Peace Plan: Global Powers Unite Behind Ceasefire Deal

The 2025 Gaza Peace Plan, led by US President Donald Trump, outlines a 20-point framework aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas conflict through ceasefire, hostage release, and long-term reconstruction. It was signed on October 9, 2025, with backing from key regional and global powers. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the plan’s major components. (Image: Reuters)

Core Objectives: Immediate Ceasefire: Israel halts military operations once Hamas agrees; battle lines freeze to stabilize the region. (Image: AFP)

Hostage-Prisoner Exchange: Hamas must release all hostages (alive and deceased) within 72 hours. In return, Israel will release over 2,000 Palestinian detainees.(Image: AFP)

End to Rocket Attacks: Hamas agrees to dismantle its rocket infrastructure and cease all attacks on Israeli territory. (Image: X/Pheebs)

Demilitarization of Gaza: All militant groups in Gaza must disarm under international supervision. (Image: Reuters)

Reconstruction & Governance: “New Gaza” Economic Zone: Gaza will be transformed into a special economic zone with international oversight until Palestinian governance reforms are implemented. (Image: AFP)

Infrastructure Rebuilding: A $50 billion fund, backed by the U.S., EU, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, will support rebuilding hospitals, schools, and housing. (Image: Reuters)

International Monitoring: A coalition of Turkey, Egypt, and the UN will oversee the ceasefire and reconstruction efforts. (Image: AP)

Political & Diplomatic Measures: Two-State Roadmap: The plan reaffirms a long-term vision for a two-state solution, contingent on Palestinian Authority reforms and Hamas renouncing violence. (Image: X)

Arab League Endorsement: The plan received support from key Arab nations, including Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE. (Image: Reuters)

Normalization Incentives: Arab states are encouraged to normalize relations with Israel if the plan is successfully implemented. (Pictured, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu) (Images: AFP)

Challenges & Criticism: Hamas Resistance: Some factions within Hamas oppose the disarmament and prisoner swap terms. (Image: Reuters)

Israeli Security Concerns: Critics in Israel worry about the enforceability of demilitarization and long-term security guarantees. (Image: Reuters)

Palestinian Political Divide: The plan’s success depends on bridging gaps between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. (Image: AP)

This peace plan marks one of the most ambitious diplomatic efforts in recent years to resolve the Gaza conflict. Its success hinges on compliance, international cooperation, and sustained political will. (Image: AFP)