President Donald J. Trump announced a comprehensive plan on October 4th, 2025, to end the Gaza conflict, proposing a deradicalized, terror-free Gaza and immediate cessation of hostilities upon agreement, according to a statement released via X. The plan, detailed in eight points, includes the immediate return of all hostages within 72 hours of Israel's public acceptance, followed by Israeli prisoner releases, amnesty for Hamas members committing to peace, and the immediate commencement of full aid and reconstruction efforts. The proposal outlines that upon agreement, Israeli forces will withdraw to an agreed line, and all military operations will be suspended until a complete staged withdrawal is finalized. As part of the deal, Israel would release 250 life sentence prisoners and 1700 Gazans detained after October 7th, 2023, including all women and children. For each deceased Israeli hostage returned, Israel would release the remains of 15 deceased Gazans. Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence and decommission weapons would be granted amnesty, with those wishing to leave Gaza provided safe passage. Simultaneously, fighting continues in Gaza, with the 6th operative division in Khan Yunis eliminating 3 terrorists from a seizure and operations, and another 17 terrorists over the past day, according to an X post by BittonRosen. The plan also emphasizes immediate and substantial humanitarian aid, including infrastructure rehabilitation and the entry of necessary equipment, to be distributed through the United Nations, Red Crescent, and other international institutions without interference. This initiative follows previous reports indicating optimism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding a finalized hostage deal, with announcements potentially occurring during Sukkot. Previous reports also highlighted intensive negotiations involving White House officials in Cairo aimed at securing a hostage release and ceasefire, with President Trump previously stating that a peace deal was close. The Israeli military had shifted to defensive operations in Gaza on October 4th, ceasing initiated attacks, following President Trump's directive. The IDF also announced the discovery of a significant terror tunnel containing a weapons manufacturing workshop adjacent to the Jordanian Hospital in Gaza City on October 4th.
