US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that a new peace plan for Gaza is in the works, which includes a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from the region. This announcement came during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where Trump expressed optimism about achieving peace in the ongoing conflict.

Trump stated that the plan consists of 20 points and aims to end the violence that has resulted in a death toll exceeding 66,000, primarily affecting women and children. He thanked Netanyahu for his cooperation and expressed hope that Hamas would also accept the proposal. "I also want to thank Prime Minister Netanyahu for agreeing to the plan and for trusting that if we work together, we can bring an end to the death and destruction that we've seen for so many years," Trump said.

The peace plan includes a timeline for the withdrawal of Israeli forces, which will be coordinated with a new transitional authority in Gaza. Trump emphasized that if Hamas rejects the deal, Israel would have his "full backing" to take military action against the group. He noted, "Israel would have my full backing to finish the job of destroying the threat of Hamas but I hope that we're going to have a deal for peace."

Key elements of the plan involve an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages within 48 hours, and the freeing of over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners by Israel. The plan also proposes the establishment of a temporary international stabilization force and requires Hamas to disarm and refrain from participating in future governance. However, those who agree to peaceful coexistence would be granted amnesty.

In a significant shift from previous positions, the plan encourages Palestinians to remain in Gaza and work towards rebuilding their lives. Trump had recently met with Arab leaders at the United Nations and indicated that there is broad support for this initiative.

As the situation develops, families of Israeli hostages have urged Trump to maintain his commitment to the peace proposal, expressing concerns about potential sabotage of the deal. The success of the plan may depend on how effectively Trump can persuade Netanyahu to shift his focus from military action to diplomatic solutions, according to experts.