Unprecedented Alliance Backs Trump’s Plan; Pressure Mounts on Hamas

In a significant diplomatic development, an unlikely alliance of nations including Israel, Arab states, Russia, and India has endorsed President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to end the Gaza war. This broad consensus has dramatically intensified the pressure on Hamas, which has been given a stark ultimatum to accept the deal or face severe consequences.
President Trump announced the near-unanimous international support as he issued a 3-4 day deadline to the Palestinian militant group. “We’re just waiting for Hamas,” he stated, positioning the group as the sole holdout against a global push for peace. He warned that a negative response would trigger a harsh Israeli reaction.
The proposal itself is a comprehensive framework for ending the conflict that has raged since October 2023. It calls for Hamas to disarm and surrender control of Gaza in exchange for a permanent ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and an Israeli military withdrawal. It also includes provisions for a prisoner swap and massive humanitarian relief for Gaza’s suffering population.
The war, which began with a Hamas terror attack that killed 1,200 people, has since resulted in the deaths of over 66,000 Palestinians. The US plan aims to break this cycle of violence by removing Hamas from the equation while providing a path for Gaza’s reconstruction.
Despite the broad support, a potential complication remains in Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s rejection of a Palestinian state, a possibility kept alive in the US plan. For now, however, all attention is on Hamas as it weighs a proposal that carries the weight of the entire international community.