As of September 29, 2025, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump have arranged a meeting in the White House, Washington, D.C., to discuss a 21-point peace plan with Hamas. This plan, proposed by Trump, has been backed by Netanyahu, who contacted Hamas to accept the terms.

According to official sources, the peace plan consists of a termination, freedom, and deals. When discussed, it was agreed upon that there would be a need for an immediate ceasefire and a prompt hostage release–dead or alive. In return for the hostages being liberated after nearly two years in captivity, the State of Israel would send approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange. To ensure a peaceful deal, Hamas would be required to drop their weapons and end their governance over Gaza. If this were to occur, certain military officials could have the possibility of being pardoned. As part of their promise, Israel’s army would retreat from Gaza, but still be able to maintain security measures at the borders. However, this would leave Gaza to be governed by a higher authority, such as former British prime minister Tony Blair, who was mentioned as a promising candidate for this position during the negotiations at the White House. Lastly, the plan included a non-forced expulsion from Gaza for the citizens, humanitarian aid from international forces, and a vague self-determination plan for the Palestinian people.

Though lengthy, Trump and Netanyahu agreed that their 21-point plan would transform this brutal war into an essential opportunity for a truce. Trump further mentioned that if Hamas were to reject the deal, the United States would work with Israel to apply military pressure on the organization. In order to contact Hamas, mediators transmitted the idea to Qatar and Egypt, who expressed an interest in looking it over and responding, while Arab states such as the UAE were allegedly in support of the plan with hesitations surrounding the movements of the Israeli armed forces. Added concerns included whether the “higher authorities” with the potential to govern Gaza would be viewed as legitimate rulers by the Palestinians and neighboring Arab states, and if the U.S. will be trustworthy in adhering to the guidelines they promised to stick by.

This meeting was highly informative and significant in advancing Trump and Netanyahu’s efforts in deescalating the war. While the public continues to wait for updates, the pursuit of the 21-point plan now depends on Hamas’s reaction to its terms.