Gulf Allies Back Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Plan — With or Without Hamas

• Trump’s 20-point Gaza framework would establish safe zones cleared of Hamas operatives.
• Gulf Arab states are reportedly ready to push the plan forward even if Hamas refuses to agree.
• The proposal includes ceasefire, phased withdrawal, and governance measures to rebuild Gaza.

Gulf Arab nations are aligning with President Donald Trump to advance a 20-point plan for Gaza, regardless of whether Hamas signs on, Bloomberg reports. The move underscores regional support for a U.S.-led framework to end the conflict and reshape Gaza’s post-war governance.

Safe Zones and Phased Israeli Withdrawal

Under the proposed plan, the Israeli military would declare safe zones cleared of Hamas operatives.

These zones would serve as buffer regions where civilians could be shielded while Israel withdraws in stages.

The agreement would also include ceasefire terms and provisions for phased Israeli pullback, coordinated with humanitarian assistance and reconstruction efforts.

Gulf States Take a Leading Role

Gulf allies reportedly plan to press forward with the plan even if Hamas declines to accept it.

Their support gives greater regional legitimacy to the U.S.-led proposal and could help enforce its terms. The backing from the Gulf also signals that Arab states see this plan as a pivot away from open conflict toward governance and reconstruction.

Challenges Ahead

The plan’s success hinges on Hamas’s reaction. Some analysts believe that if Hamas rejects it, the plan could still be enforced in areas outside its control — raising legal and security dilemmas.

Implementation also depends on the capacity to protect civilians in declared safe zones and manage the transition to temporary governance (which would likely involve international oversight).

Backstory

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted the 20-point plan under pressure but attached conditions, while Arab states such as the UAE have urged him not to undermine it with moves like West Bank annexation. Egypt, meanwhile, has been pressing Hamas to agree, though the group remains reluctant.

The initiative builds on Trump’s earlier mediation efforts, including the Abraham Accords, but unlike those diplomatic agreements, it faces the immediate challenge of an ongoing war and Hamas’s entrenched presence in Gaza.