Donald Trump today thanked Benjamin Netanyahu for ‘agreeing to a peace plan’ in Gaza.
During a press conference at The White House, the US President highlighted the significance of the day, calling it a ‘big day, a beautiful day’ and possibly ‘one of the greatest days ever in civilisation’.
President Trump presented a 20-point plan aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas conflict, which incorporates Sir Tony Blair into a ‘new international transitional body’ to temporarily govern Gaza.
The plan, which the MAGA leader has circulated to Arab leaders, was released after Mr Trump met the Israeli PM in Washington.
According to Mr. Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has endorsed the plan, which proposes an immediate ceasefire, the disarmament of Hamas, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
He heaped praise on Netanyahu standing beside him for ‘agreeing to the plan’ telling him: ‘This will be your crowning achievement.’
President Trump praised the efforts of his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and his team for their contribution to the Gaza peace agreement, stating: ‘I don’t think anybody else could have done it or even come close.’
The American leader also heaped labelled Netanyahu a ‘warrior’ and that Israel was ‘lucky to have him’.
‘I understand and respect his position on many things, but what he’s doing today is so good for Israel,’ he adds.
‘I notice that, they have large crowds gathering in Israel all the time and they have my name up, they like me for whatever reason.’
Having secured support from Arab and Muslim nations and gained Mr. Netanyahu’s agreement, Mr. Trump noted that Hamas is ‘the only one left’ to comply.
The terror group will be given 72 hours to agree and release all 48 hostages – both the 20 living and the 28 bodies.
However, Mr. Trump cautioned that if they refuse, ‘Israel would have the absolute right and actually our full backing… to finish the job of destroying the threat of Hamas.’
He said approval from all sides was ‘beyond very close’.
Donald Trump tonight thanked Benjamin Netanyahu for ‘agreeing to a peace plan’ in Gaza
The US President declared at a press conference it was a ‘big day, a beautiful day’ and ‘potentially one of the greatest days ever in civilisation
The 20 point plan states that on agreement by both sides, ‘the war will immediately end’ with Israeli withdrawals timed to release of the last hostages held by Hamas. During that initial period, there would be a ceasefire.
Key points include deployment of a ‘temporary international stabilization force’ and creation of a transitional authority headed by Trump.
The deal would demand Hamas militants fully disarm and be excluded from future roles in the government. However, those who agreed to ‘peaceful co-existence’ would be given amnesty.
Following Israeli withdrawal, the borders would be opened to aid and investment.
In a crucial change from Mr Trump’s earlier apparent goals, Palestinians will not be forced to leave and instead, the document said, ‘we will encourage people to stay and offer them the opportunity to build a better Gaza.’
The US president had met key Arab leaders at the United Nations last week and said Sunday on social media that ‘ALL ARE ON BOARD FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL, FIRST TIME EVER.’
Smoke rises over destroyed residential buildings following the Israeli attacks in Gaza City — September 29, 2025
Netanyahu has recently given little reason for optimism, vowing in a defiant UN speech Friday to ‘finish the job’ against Hamas and rejecting Palestinian statehood – recently recognized by several Western nations.
Normally a staunch ally of Netanyahu, the US president has shown increasing signs of frustration ahead of the Israeli premier’s fourth White House visit since Trump’s return to power.
Trump was infuriated by Israel’s recent strike on Hamas members in key US ally Qatar.
And he warned Netanyahu last week against annexing the Israeli-occupied West Bank, as some of Netanyahu’s cabinet members have urged, a move that would seriously complicate the route to Palestinian statehood.
Netanyahu’s coalition government is propped up by the far-right ministers who oppose a peace deal.
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