Trump’s Gaza peace bid leaves Netanyahu cornered, Hamas on the spot

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US president’s hastily unveiled plan promises full hostage release and Arab backing against Hamas, but forces PM into awkward concessions, including a rare apology to Qatar, while leaving Palestinian statehood unresolved and Hamas holding the next move

Trump’s plan was rushed and “half-baked,” possibly unveiled to boost his bid for a Nobel Peace Prize. The president pressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept it, while admitting it was unclear if Hamas would agree. Still, he predicted Hamas would, citing Qatari assurances to Washington.

Trump stressed that if Hamas rejects the plan, Israel will receive full U.S. backing to “finish the job,” while Arab and Muslim states would be expected to force Hamas out of Gaza, even by deploying troops. The proposal lacked a clear timeline or deadline for Hamas’ response or its implementation. Netanyahu’s apology to Qatar for an Israeli strike in Doha was seen as an effort to bring it back into the mediation process and push Hamas to the table.