Trump and Netanyahu Discuss 21-Point Middle East Peace Plan at White House

"...Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, says that the US has come up with a new 21-point peace plan for the Middle East and Gaza...."

"...The details of the plan remain scarce, and it is yet to be formally presented...."

"...But various media reports have laid out what is said to be its key provisions...."

"...These points reportedly include what The Times of Israel says would be a pathway to a future Palestinian state...."

"...Statehood is something Netanyahu strongly rejected in his recent address to the UN...."

"...It has also been reported that the plan would enable Palestinians to remain in the Gaza Strip, rather than encouraging many to leave...."

"...Such provisions - if they are confirmed - are certain to be talking points when Trump meets Netanyahu on Monday...."

"...The US leader's optimism may receive a reality check at that meeting...."

"...The Times of Israel - which says it had seen a copy of the US proposal - says that it also includes a commitment for Hamas to disarm, as well as the full demilitarisation of Gaza and the establishment of a process to de-radicalise the population...."

"...It is clear that both Hamas and the Israeli government would have to make greater concessions than they have so far committed themselves to, if the plan as it has been reported so far is to have any chance of success...."

"...Security is extra tight at the White House this morning, with black fencing set up around the area and trucks being used to block Pennsylvania Avenue...."

"...These steps are usually reserved for visits that are likely to draw protests, and we've already seen some small groups protesting Netanyahu's visit around the White House earlier...."

"...Inside, there is a growing number of reporters in the briefing room and outside, where the Israeli prime minister is expected to arrive in about half an hour...."

"...Trump and Netanyahu will then hold a meeting behind closed doors, which we expect to focus heavily on Trump's 21-point peace proposal...."

"...Later, at about 13:15 local time (18:15 BST), the two men will have a joint press conference - an event that happens very sporadically at the White House...."

"...Trump usually prefers to hold court in a slightly more informal way in the Oval Office...."

"...We've recently heard from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is similarly talking up the prospects of the US president's 21-point peace plan...."

"...Speaking to Fox News earlier today, Leavitt confirms that Donald Trump plans to discuss his plan with Netanyahu when the two leaders meet later today...."

"...She says both Israel and Hamas may have to leave the negotiating table "a little bit unhappy" in order to end the conflict...."

"..."To reach a reasonable deal for both sides, both sides have to give up a little bit and might leave the table a little bit unhappy, but that is ultimately how we are going to end this conflict," she says...."

"...Over the weekend, Netanyahu said that no deal had been finalised, while Hamas said it had not formally seen Trump's proposal...."

"...Donald Trump has promised that he has "something special" planned for the Middle East ahead of his meeting with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House later today...."

"...In a message shared on Truth Social, the US president's post begins by saying:..."

"...Quote Message..."

"...We have a real chance for GREATNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST..."

"...Donald Trump..."

"...His message adds: "ALL ARE ON BOARD FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL, FIRST TIME EVER. WE WILL GET IT DONE!!!"..."

"...In a separate post on Saturday, Trump hailed "very inspired and productive discussions with the Middle Eastern Community concerning Gaza"...."

"...He said that following four days of "intense" negotiations Hamas and Israel have been "informed at all levels", and says there is more "Goodwill and Enthusiasm for getting a deal done... than I have ever seen before"...."

"...A reminder: Netanyahu said on Sunday no deal has been "finalised yet", while Hamas said they had not formally been sent the proposal..."

"...Trump is - not for the first time - talking up the prospects of an imminent end to the war...."

"...But the 21-point plan, drawn up by his envoy Steve Witkoff, is in fact a framework whose details would still have to be thrashed out...."

"...It pulls together ideas from earlier security and governance proposals for a post-war Gaza, including from Arab and European nations, and from former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair...."

"...Israel objects to provisions for eventual Palestinian self governance while Hamas - which calls parts of the plan a diversion from Israel’s escalating assault on Gaza City – will argue over calls for its disarmament...."

"...Trump’s optimism is not new, but there is an air of progress among Arab countries...."

"...The Israeli leader remains subject to an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court...."

"...As we just mentioned, the US president is expected to push a new peace plan to end the Israel-Gaza war during White House talks with Benjamin Netanyahu later today...."

"...But Netanyahu said on Sunday no deal has been "finalised yet", while Hamas said they had not formally been sent the proposal...."

"...According to leaked copies of the plan published by US, external and Israeli, external media, it stipulates the release of all hostages within 48 hours of the deal being confirmed. Once they are returned, Israel will free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences...."

"...Hamas members who commit to peace will be offered amnesty and safe passage out of Gaza - and the group will have no future role in the territory. All Hamas military structures will be destroyed...."

"...The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will gradually withdraw from the Strip and Gaza will be governed by an interim transitional government...."

"...The plan appears to constitute a significant shift of position by the Trump administration, which has previously advocated relocating Gaza's entire population of 2.1 million and redeveloping Gaza into a US-owned "riviera"...."

"...The latest proposal encourages Palestinians to remain in Gaza...."

"...It also acknowledges Palestinian aspirations for a future state, and includes a future role in the territory for the Palestinian Authority (PA) once it has undertaken reforms...."