**Trump and Netanyahu Announce Plan to End Gaza Conflict**

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that they have reached an agreement on a plan to end the ongoing war in Gaza. However, it remains uncertain whether Hamas will accept the proposed terms.

During a news conference, Trump outlined a 20-point plan aimed at concluding the Israel-Hamas conflict and establishing governance in the war-torn Palestinian territory. The proposal includes the formation of a temporary governing board led by Trump, with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair as a member. The plan stipulates that no residents of Gaza would be required to leave, and it calls for an immediate ceasefire if both parties agree. Additionally, it demands that Hamas release all remaining hostages within 72 hours of Israel's acceptance of the plan.

Trump emphasized that Israel would have the “full backing” of the United States to take military action against Hamas if the group does not accept the peace deal. "I think we are beyond very close," Trump stated. "We’re not quite finished. We have to get Hamas."

Netanyahu echoed this sentiment, warning that if Hamas rejects the plan or undermines it, Israel would take unilateral action. "This can be done the easy way or it can be done the hard way, but it will be done," he said.

The president also urged the Palestinian people to take charge of their future and support the peace proposal. Meanwhile, Qatar’s prime minister and Egypt’s intelligence chief have presented the proposal to Hamas negotiators, who are reportedly reviewing it in good faith.

Despite Hamas's previous indications of a willingness to step back from governing Gaza, the group has consistently refused to disarm, a key demand from Netanyahu for any long-term truce.

In a related development, Netanyahu issued a formal apology to Qatar’s prime minister for a recent Israeli military strike that targeted Hamas officials in Qatar. This strike drew criticism from Arab leaders and the U.S. government. During a call with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Netanyahu expressed regret for the unintentional death of a Qatari serviceman during the strike and acknowledged that Israel violated Qatari sovereignty.

The White House described the conversation as a “heart-to-heart” exchange. The apology comes at a critical time as Israel faces increasing isolation and dwindling support from traditional allies.

As tensions rise, the White House has shown signs of impatience with the ongoing conflict. Trump has previously expressed frustration with Israel's military actions, particularly a failed strike on Hamas officials in Qatar.

The proposed plan does not include the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza, which Trump had suggested earlier this year. Instead, it calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages within 48 hours, and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

Hamas is believed to be holding 48 hostages, with 20 confirmed alive by Israeli sources. The militant group has demanded that Israel agree to end the war and withdraw from Gaza as part of any permanent ceasefire.

The plan also proposes the establishment of an international security force to oversee law enforcement in postwar Gaza and suggests that a Palestinian committee of technocrats manage civilian affairs, eventually transitioning power to a reformed Palestinian Authority.

Netanyahu has previously rejected any role for the Palestinian Authority in postwar governance. A Hamas official stated that while the group has been briefed on the plan, it has not yet received an official offer from mediators. Hamas has reiterated its refusal to disarm, linking its weapons to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.