White House unveils 21-point plan to end Gaza conflict and rebuild strip

The White House has released a sweeping 21-point proposal, spearheaded by former President Donald J. Trump, outlining what it calls a “comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict.” The plan promises an immediate ceasefire, large-scale humanitarian aid, hostage exchanges, and a multibillion-dollar international effort to rebuild Gaza into a “terror-free, modern economic hub.”

According to the proposal, Israel would halt military operations and withdraw forces to an agreed line, while Hamas would decommission weapons in exchange for amnesty and safe passage for members who choose to leave Gaza. Within 72 hours of Israel’s acceptance, all hostages—alive or deceased—would be returned. In return, Israel would release 250 life-sentence prisoners and 1,700 Gazans detained after October 7, 2023.

The plan also sets out ambitious reconstruction measures, including:

• Immediate humanitarian aid deliveries for infrastructure, hospitals, bakeries, and rubble clearance.

• Oversight by a new transitional body called the Board of Peace, chaired by Trump and including international figures such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

• Establishment of a special economic zone with preferential trade terms.

• A U.S.-led economic development initiative to attract investment and create jobs in Gaza.

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Crucially, the plan demands that Hamas and other factions relinquish any role in governance. A technocratic, apolitical Palestinian committee, supported by international experts, would temporarily administer Gaza until broader political reforms take shape.

“New Gaza,” the document states, will be rebuilt with the full support of regional and international partners, with guarantees that it will no longer pose a threat to Israel or its neighbors.

The proposal outlines a strict demilitarization process under independent monitors, including the destruction of tunnels, weapons facilities, and offensive infrastructure. Weapons would be permanently decommissioned through an internationally funded buyback and reintegration program.

While the plan offers a vision of peace and prosperity for Gaza, it leaves open questions about enforcement, acceptance by both sides, and the role of regional players. Trump framed the proposal as a chance to “end the suffering, end the war, and build a better Gaza.”