A leaked U.S. peace proposal outlines a phased ceasefire in Gaza, immediate release of Israeli hostages, Hamas disarmament, and Arab-international administration for reconstruction.
Riyadh / Washington — Sept. 27, 2025 — New details have emerged about a U.S.-led 21-point peace plan designed to end the Gaza war, according to reports from the Saudi outlet Al-Hadath. The ambitious proposal lays out a multi-phase process aimed at stopping the fighting, returning Israeli hostages, dismantling Hamas’s military power, and setting up a framework for Gaza’s future governance under Arab and international oversight.
Immediate Steps: Hostages First
The plan’s first stage demands an immediate ceasefire and the release of all Israeli hostages within 48 hours. In exchange, Israel would release thousands of Palestinian prisoners, including up to 200 serving life sentences.
Humanitarian aid would flow freely into Gaza via the United Nations and international organizations, while the existing Gaza humanitarian fund would be shut down — reflecting concerns that funds have been misused by Hamas.
Hamas to Disarm, Arab Force to Oversee
A cornerstone of the plan requires Hamas to surrender all weapons to a joint Arab-international security force. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces would begin a phased withdrawal, though no precise timeline has been set. To ensure Israel’s security, the proposal creates a demilitarized buffer zone 500–1,000 meters wide around Gaza.
Transitional Governance
Once hostilities end, Gaza would be temporarily administered by an Arab-international authority at the request of the Palestinian Authority. A PA-appointed committee would manage day-to-day internal affairs, while Palestinian security forces would operate under international and Arab oversight.
Critically, Hamas leaders would be offered amnesty in exchange for disarmament, but the group would play no role in Gaza’s governance. The territory would eventually transition to the PA, referred to in the plan as the “State of Palestine,” after an interim period.
Reconstruction Framework
Rebuilding Gaza would be a massive effort:
- Arab and international donors would finance the process, expected to take five years or more.
- Oversight would be handled by a dedicated Arab-international reconstruction union, designed to prevent funds from returning to terror infrastructure.
Guarantees and Restrictions
Other provisions include:
- A U.S. guarantee that Israel will not annex territories in Judea and Samaria during the transition.
- A ban on Israeli strikes on Qatar, which has served as a key mediator.
- A prohibition on the forced displacement of Gaza’s civilian population.
Trump’s Statement
President Donald Trump, writing on Truth Social, confirmed the talks:
“We are having very inspired and productive discussions with the Middle Eastern Community concerning Gaza. All countries in the region are involved, Hamas is aware, and Israel is fully informed, including Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. There is more goodwill and enthusiasm for peace than I have ever seen before. We must get the hostages back, and get a PERMANENT AND LONG-LASTING PEACE!”
Why It Matters
The proposal marks one of the most detailed U.S.-brokered frameworks since the Oslo Accords, but its success hinges on Hamas’s willingness to disarm — something it has historically rejected. For Israel, the non-negotiable priority remains the safe return of hostages and the dismantling of Hamas.
Whether this plan represents a genuine turning point or another false dawn will depend on whether regional actors, particularly Iran-backed factions, accept that Israel’s right to security is non-negotiable.
