Netanyahu Supports Trump’s Gaza Plan Under Condition of Hamas Approval

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his support for President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza during a press briefing at the White House on Monday. However, he emphasized that the proposed plan is contingent upon Hamas’s agreement.

In the heated exchange, Netanyahu stated, “This can be done the easy way or the hard way.” He warned that if Hamas rejects the plan or undermines it after an acceptance, Israel would take unilateral action against the militant group. “If Hamas rejects your plan, Mr. President, or if they supposedly accepted and then basically do everything to counter it, then we will finish the job by itself,” he added.

Trump and Netanyahu characterized the plan as a major step towards peace, calling it a historic breakthrough for the Middle East. However, it was clear from their remarks that Hamas had not been consulted on the terms, leaving many in the region uncertain about the plan’s feasibility.

A Qatari official and the head of Egyptian intelligence have delivered the proposal to Hamas negotiators, who are reportedly reviewing it in “good faith,” according to sources familiar with the discussions.

In a related development, two attorneys from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development were terminated after they allegedly surfaced a whistleblower report claiming the administration weakened efforts against housing discrimination.

Netanyahu also mentioned that for the Palestinian Authority to have any role in Gaza, it must undergo a radical transformation, indicating that a peaceful civilian administration is essential for the region’s stability. He declared that Hamas must be disarmed and that Gaza must be demilitarized.

As Trump prepared for further discussions with Congressional leaders regarding a looming government shutdown, he indicated that negotiations were still on the table. In light of the impasse, Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed optimism about potential solutions for keeping the government operational.

Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi stated the group has not received the written peace plan yet, reiterating their stance on needing more information about the approach.

“I support your plan to end the war in Gaza,” Netanyahu affirmed to Trump, reinforcing that the plan aligns with Israel’s war aims for the region.