Trump peace plan envisions ‘New Gaza’ and Trump-led ‘Board of Peace’

US President Donald Trump published on Monday a 20-point peace proposal for Gaza that would end the war between Israel and Hamas militants and require the return of all hostages living and dead within 72 hours of a ceasefire. The plan leaves many details for negotiators to hash out and hinges on acceptance by Hamas militants who launched the war against Israel on Oct 7, 2023. It refers to a redeveloped Gaza as "New Gaza." Here are the main elements of the plan that resulted from intense negotiations in recent weeks between Trump and his team, and Israeli and Arab leaders: - If both sides agree to the proposal, the war will end immediately. Israeli forces will withdraw partially to...