The White House has revealed a bold peace proposal aimed at ending the long and deadly war in Gaza. If all sides agree, it could mark a turning point. But the plan is packed with complex steps and hard demands. Here’s a simple breakdown of what the plan includes, its goals, and the challenges ahead.

Key Features of the Plan

Immediate Ceasefire & Hostage Release
The plan demands that the war would end right away once both sides agree. Israeli forces would reposition to agreed lines while the release of hostages begins. All hostages — living and deceased — would be returned within 72 hours of Israel’s public acceptance of the deal.
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Prisoner Exchange
In return, Israel would free many Palestinian detainees. The proposal calls for releasing 250 prisoners serving life sentences and about 1,700 detained Gazans since the war’s start.
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Demilitarization & Dismantling Hamas’ Military Power
The plan requires the destruction of military infrastructure: tunnels, weapons factories, and other war assets. Independent monitors would supervise Gaza’s demilitarization.
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Hamas and similar groups would have no role in governance, directly or indirectly.
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Transitional Governance & International Oversight
After demilitarization, a transitional administration would take over governance in Gaza. The plan envisions “technocratic” leaders (non-partisan experts) running day-to-day affairs.
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This body would be supervised by an international “Board of Peace,” possibly chaired by Trump, with members from global and regional institutions.
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Reconstruction & Economic Vision
Massive rebuilding would be central. Gaza would get aid, infrastructure repair, and new development. The plan includes a special economic zone and incentives to encourage people to remain and rebuild.
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The plan also says that no one would be forced out of Gaza, though those who wish to leave may do so and later return, retaining property rights.
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Path to Palestinian Statehood
The plan does not rule out future Palestinian statehood. But achieving it would be tied to reforms in existing leadership and success under the transitional governance.
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What Israel Has Agreed—and What’s Still in Question

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly backed the plan following his meeting with Trump.
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However, many of the plan’s core details will depend on whether Hamas accepts it.
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Even if Israel and Hamas agreed, putting the plan into motion would require strong verification, security guarantees, and diplomatic coordination. Some parts are vague, such as how enforcement would work, how monitors would operate, and how regional countries would support reconstruction.