Saudi Al-Arabiya reported on September 26th, 2025, at approximately 9:06 PM UTC, that it obtained a 21-point plan proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war in Gaza. The plan, which differs from earlier reporting by CNN, is conditional on ending Hamas rule and involves an exchange of Palestinian security prisoners for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. According to Al-Arabiya, the proposal calls for the immediate release of thousands of Palestinian security prisoners, including those serving life sentences, in exchange for an end to the war. Israeli forces would gradually withdraw from Gaza within a set deadline, after which a security perimeter would be established around the Strip. The plan also offers amnesty to Hamas leaders who agree to exile from Gaza and hand over their weapons to an international-Arab force. The Trump plan includes the closure of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid via the UN and international organizations. A Palestinian committee, selected by the Palestinian Authority, would manage the Strip's affairs, with an Arab-international body temporarily forming the administration at the PA's invitation. The proposal also entrusts the PA with governance after a specified period, with Palestinian forces enforcing security under Arab and international supervision. A quote from X, citing CNN and a source familiar with the proposal shared with Arab leaders earlier this week, stated that the Trump administration's 21-point Gaza ceasefire proposal calls for all hostages to be released within 48 hours of agreement. CNN's report also indicated there is no timeline for the withdrawal of Israeli forces, that Israel will not attack Qatar again, and that forced displacement from Gaza is not permitted. Hamas would have no future role in governance in Gaza, with two levels of interim governance: an overarching international body and a Palestinian committee. CNN's source noted there is no timeline for an interim government to phase leadership over to the Palestinian Authority, and the proposal references a UN role in providing humanitarian aid, making no mention of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Reconstruction of Gaza, funded by Arab and international sources, is projected to take over five years and be managed by an international-Arab coalition. The proposal also advocates for resuming direct peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, with the U.S. providing assurances against Israeli annexation of the West Bank. This development follows reports from earlier on September 26th, 2025, detailing Israeli forces advancing in Gaza City and taking control of the Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
