The story behind the Gaza peace plan is one of swift and decisive diplomacy, as President Donald Trump’s administration built a powerful global coalition to corner Hamas. By securing the agreement of Israel, Arab states, Russia, India, and others, the US has created a situation where Hamas has no major power to turn to for support.
Trump announced this unprecedented consensus as he delivered a 3-4 day ultimatum to the militant group. “All of the Arab countries are signed up, the Muslim countries all signed up, Israel’s all signed up,” he declared, showcasing a united front designed to be unbreakable.
This coalition was likely forged through a series of strategic assurances. For Israel, the promise of Hamas’s complete disarmament was key. For Arab nations, the prospect of ending a destabilizing regional conflict and providing massive humanitarian relief to Gaza was a powerful motivator. For global powers like Russia and India, supporting the plan demonstrates a commitment to international stability.
The result is a 20-point proposal that Hamas cannot easily dismiss. The plan demands the group’s surrender in exchange for a ceasefire, hostage release, and the rebuilding of Gaza. The alternative, as Trump has warned, is a “very sad end” at the hands of an Israeli military operating with a global green light.
As Hamas considers its next move, the strength of this coalition is the primary factor in its calculations. Trump’s diplomatic groundwork has successfully left the group with only two options: accept the world’s terms or defy it and face the consequences.