Trump Declares Gaza Peace Plan in Final Stages Before Netanyahu Summit; UNRWA Warns of 'Humanitarian Tsunami'

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, in an interview with Axios, that negotiations over his plan to end the war in Gaza are in their "final stages," suggesting a potential agreement could pave the way for broader peace in the Middle East.

Trump stated, "Everyone has come together to get a deal, but we have to actually finish it," praising the cooperation of Arab nations and noting that Hamas had shown a willingness to dialogue through mediators. He stressed that "the Arab world wants peace, Israel wants peace, and Bibi (Netanyahu) wants peace." Trump clarified that his plan goes beyond a mere ceasefire, aiming to relaunch regional peace efforts: "If we finish this, it will be a great day for Israel and the Middle East. This will be the first opportunity for real peace in the region. But we have to finish it first."

The 21-Point Trump Plan and Key Disagreements

Trump's announcement coincides with a crucial meeting scheduled with Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington this Monday evening, following intense efforts by US Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in New York to bridge existing gaps. According to informed sources, the main disagreements center on:

1. Hamas Disarmament: Israel demands more compulsory terms.

2. The Role of the Palestinian Authority (PA): Which Netanyahu considers a "red line" and strongly opposes.

   
   

The 21-point plan reportedly includes:

• The release of all remaining hostages within 48 hours of a ceasefire.

• A permanent ceasefire and phased Israeli withdrawal from the entire Gaza Strip.

• The release of approximately 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 2,000 detainees held since October 7.

• The creation of a transitional governance mechanism in Gaza, excluding Hamas, involving an international/Arab council with a PA representative, alongside a local technocratic government.

• Formation of a joint security force composed of Palestinians and soldiers from Arab and Islamic states.

• Comprehensive Arab funding for Gaza’s new administration and reconstruction.

• Disarmament of Hamas, dismantling of tunnels and heavy weaponry, with an amnesty for movement members who renounce violence.

• An Israeli commitment not to annex the West Bank or parts of Gaza, and a pledge to open a serious path toward a Palestinian state after PA reforms.

• A commitment not to attack Qatar in the future.

  
  

Hamas Ready to Consider; UN Security Council Meets

The Hamas movement stated that it has not received any new proposals from Qatari or Egyptian mediators, noting that negotiations stalled since the assassination attempt on its leaders in Doha three weeks ago. However, the movement affirmed its readiness to study any proposals presented via mediators "with all positivity and responsibility." Simultaneously, the UN Security Council is holding its monthly open session today to discuss the Palestinian issue, where members will hear a briefing from Deputy Special Coordinator Ramiz Alakbarov.

UNRWA Warning: Gaza Faces 'Humanitarian Tsunami' and 'State of Madness'

On the humanitarian front, Adnan Abu Hasna, media advisor for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), warned that the situation in Gaza is heading toward a "major humanitarian tsunami," describing the scene as a "state of madness." Abu Hasna told the BBC that nearly half a million people are trapped within Gaza City "in an area not exceeding eight square kilometers," amidst a complete collapse of the humanitarian system, a sharp lack of aid, and a $200 million funding deficit threatening UNRWA's operations. He warned that pushing another million people into the southern sector would result in 70,000 inhabitants per square kilometer, confirming that "famine has also moved from Gaza to the central and southern areas with the displaced."