WASHINGTON, D.C. Sept 29, 2025 – President Donald J. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a high-stakes press conference at the White House on Monday, unveiling a new 21-point peace plan aimed at ending the two-year Gaza war. The proposal, which awaits approval from Hamas, marks a significant diplomatic push as tensions simmer in the Middle East.
The plan includes a groundbreaking offer of amnesty for Hamas members who decommission their weapons, along with safe passage for those choosing to leave Gaza. This represents a notable shift from Netanyahu’s earlier stance of seeking the complete elimination of the militant group, raising questions about its feasibility and domestic support in Israel.
The meeting comes amid heightened regional tensions following a recent joint U.S.-Israel military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. The operation, which has drawn global concern, tests the strength of Trump’s influence over Netanyahu and complicates ongoing peace efforts. Earlier this year, a surprise U.S. initiative to engage Iran in talks had strained relations with Israel, which has prioritized a military approach.
Despite Trump’s optimism for a 60-day ceasefire, no immediate breakthrough emerged during the discussions. The White House expressed impatience, with officials indicating that progress hinges on Hamas’s response to the proposal.
The international community watches closely as the plan’s success could reshape the Gaza conflict, though challenges remain with Hamas’s historical reluctance to negotiate and the fragile U.S.-Israel dynamic.