The potential end to the conflict is tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan. On September 29th, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel accepted the plan’s terms, setting the stage for negotiations. Days later, on October 3rd, Hamas also agreed to key elements, specifically to release the remaining 48 hostages in exchange for prisoners and to transition Gaza’s governance to Palestinian technocrats, but no mention of disarming. President Trump claimed that both Israel and Hamas had signed off on the initial Phase 1 of the plan. Once a ceasefire is in full effect, US, Qatari, Egyptian, and Turkish mediators will work to create  “strong, durable, and everlasting peace”  between the two nations, according to President Trump.

These are the conditions of the peace plan: 

• Gaza will become a region without terrorist activities or extremist ideologies, ensuring it no longer presents a security risk to neighboring countries. 
• Gaza will be rebuilt and improved with the goal of benefiting the people who live there, recognizing that they have already endured significant suffering. The focus is on improving their quality of life and creating a better future for them. 
• The immediate steps to end the conflict if both sides agree to the proposal are that the war stops immediately, Israeli forces pull back to a pre-determined line to get ready for releasing hostages, all military actions, including air strikes and artillery, stop, and the positions of the fighting forces stay as they are until the requirements for a complete withdrawal are met. 
• All hostages, dead or alive, will be returned within 3 days of Israel publicly accepting this agreement. 
• In the prisoner exchange that will occur after all living hostages are released, Israel will release 250 prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 Gazans who were detained after October 7th, 2023, including all women and children. For every set of remains of an Israeli hostage that is released, Israel will release the remains of 15 deceased Gazans. 
• After the hostages are released, Hamas members who agree to live peacefully and give up their weapons will be granted amnesty, forgiveness for past actions. Hamas members who want to leave Gaza will be allowed to do so safely, with passage to countries that agree to take them in. 
• If the agreement is accepted, full aid will be sent to Gaza immediately. The amount of aid will be at least as much as what was agreed upon in the January 19, 2025, agreement for humanitarian aid. This includes rebuilding infrastructure like water, electricity, and sewage systems. It also covers the repair of hospitals and bakeries. Equipment needed to clear rubble and open roads will also be allowed into Gaza. 
• Humanitarian aid will be delivered to the Gaza Strip without obstruction from either party involved, managed by the UN, the Red Crescent, and other impartial international organizations. The Rafah crossing will be open under the same rules as the January 19, 2025, agreement. 
• Gaza will be governed by a temporary committee. This committee will be made up of experts who are not politically aligned, who will manage daily public services and municipalities for the people of Gaza. The committee will include qualified Palestinians and international experts. A new international body called the “Board of Peace” will oversee and supervise the committee. The “Board of Peace” will be headed by President Donald J. Trump, with other members and heads of state to be announced, including Former Prime Minister Tony Blair. This body will set the framework and handle the funding for the redevelopment of Gaza. This arrangement will last until the Palestinian Authority completes its reform program, as outlined in previous proposals like President Trump’s 2020 peace plan and the Saudi-French proposal. Once the Palestinian Authority is reformed, it can securely and effectively take back control of Gaza. The “Board of Peace” will use international standards to create modern and efficient governance that attracts investment and serves the people of Gaza. 
• Experts who have experience in creating successful modern establishments in the Middle East will lead an economic development plan for rebuilding and revitalizing Gaza. A panel of experts will be convened. The plan will consider thoughtful investment proposals and development ideas from well-meaning international groups. The goal is to combine security and governance frameworks to attract and facilitate investments to create jobs, opportunities, and hope for the future of Gaza.
• A special economic zone will be created in Gaza. The zone will have preferred tariff and access rates. These rates will be negotiated with participating countries. The aim is to enhance economic activity and attract international trade and investment. 
• No one will be forced to leave Gaza. Those who wish to leave are free to do so. People who leave are free to return. There will be encouragement for people to stay in Gaza. People will be offered the opportunity to build a better Gaza. 
• Hamas and similar groups will not participate in Gaza’s government in any way. All military infrastructures, such as tunnels and weapon factories, will be eliminated and prevented from being rebuilt. Gaza will undergo demilitarization, overseen by independent monitors who will ensure weapons are decommissioned and support a program to reintegrate fighters back into society. The ultimate aim is for Gaza to develop a thriving economy and maintain peaceful relations with neighboring countries. 
• Countries or organizations in the area will ensure Hamas and the other factions follow the rules, so that the new Gaza does not threaten its neighbors or its people.  
• To ensure stability in Gaza, the United States intends to team up with Arab nations and other countries to form a temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF). This ISF will quickly move into Gaza to help train and support Palestinian police, drawing on the experience of Jordan and Egypt. The ISF will establish lasting security within Gaza, protect borders in cooperation with Israel, Egypt, and the newly trained Palestinian police, block the entry of weapons, and make sure essential supplies can get in to help rebuild Gaza. All parties will agree on a way to avoid conflicts. 
• Israel has committed not to take over or claim Gaza as its own. Instead, as the ISF takes charge and brings stability, the Israeli military will pull out of Gaza. This withdrawal will happen according to a set of rules, goals, and timelines that are linked to making sure Gaza is no longer armed. The aim is to create a safe Gaza that does not threaten Israel, Egypt, or their people. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) will gradually give the areas it currently controls to the ISF and will eventually leave Gaza completely. However, a small security force will remain to guard against any new terrorist threats until Gaza is truly secure. 
• If Hamas does not agree to or slow the implementation of this plan, everything, including the increased delivery of aid, will still move forward in the safe zones that the Israeli army has handed over to the international security force. 
• A series of discussions involving different religions will be set up to encourage understanding and peaceful living together. This initiative seeks to shift the perspectives and stories of both Palestinians and Israelis by focusing on the advantages that peace can bring. 
• As Gaza rebuilds and the Palestinian Authority successfully carries out its reforms, there might finally be a real opportunity for Palestinians to govern themselves and establish their own state, which is understood to be their desire. 
• The U.S. will facilitate talks between Israel and the Palestinians so they can come to an understanding about a future of peaceful and successful living together.  

What other countries’ prime ministers have to say about the plan, according to the White House:

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Qatar, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt:

“The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt welcome President Donald J. Trump’s leadership and his sincere efforts to end the war in Gaza, and assert their confidence in his ability to find a path to peace. They emphasize the importance of the partnership with the United States in securing peace in the region. Along these lines, the ministers welcome the announcement by President Trump regarding his proposal to end the war, rebuild Gaza, prevent the displacement of the Palestinian people, and advance a comprehensive peace, as well as his announcement that he will not allow the annexation of the West Bank. The ministers affirm their readiness to engage positively and constructively with the United States and the parties toward finalizing the agreement and ensuring its implementation, in a manner that ensures peace, security, and stability for the peoples of the region.”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi: 

“We welcome President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict. It provides a viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace, security, and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people, as well as for the larger West Asian region. We hope that all concerned will come together behind President Trump’s initiative and support this effort to end conflict and secure peace.”