"President Donald Trump appeared before the White House press corps Monday, proclaiming it "one of the great days ever in civilization ... a historic day of peace ... let's call it eternal peace" for Gaza and the entire Middle East. But then, after 45 minutes of mutual back-rubbing, he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said they would not take questions because they were waiting for "signatures and approvals" on many documents."
"Most crucially, Trump and Netanyahu admitted that Hamas had not agreed to any of the 22 articles in a peace proposal written mainly by Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff; Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, who helped write the Abraham Accords in his first term; and Tony Blair, the former British prime minister. If Hamas still refuses to sign, Trump made clear, Israel would have the right to finish the war any way it wants-and the United States would support the assault."
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a 22-article peace proposal for Gaza and the region while declining to take press questions pending signatures and approvals. The proposal requires Hamas to agree to terms that include immediate hostage release, a ceasefire with Israeli forces holding positions, disarmament and removal of Hamas from political roles, and demolition of military infrastructure. The plan envisions a new international authority to rebuild and reform Gaza. Trump stated that if Hamas refuses to sign, Israel retains the right to continue the war and the United States would support that action.
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