The White House unveiled a 20-point plan to achieve peace in the Middle East during a meeting between the Israeli Prime Minister and the American President in Washington. The atmosphere at the meeting, as reported from the scene, was tense, but with hope for the future.
At the heart of the plan lies the United States' initiative to initiate dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians. The goal is to find common ground to achieve a political compromise and to ensure a future of "peaceful and prosperous coexistence".
Within the framework of this plan, Gaza is designated as a zone that will be deradicalized, free from terrorism. Israel is committed not to occupy or annex this territory. For their part, Hamas and other factions must agree not to participate in the governance of the Strip. The governance of Gaza will be entrusted to a temporary, apolitical Palestinian committee, composed of technocrats, which will also include international experts.
For members of Hamas who wish to leave Gaza, safe passage to other countries is provided. The United States will develop a comprehensive plan for the economic recovery of Gaza to support the stable future of the region.
In addition to this, Israel, Qatar, and the United States plan to create a trilateral coordination mechanism. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed regret that Israel had violated Qatar's sovereignty. He also confirmed that Tel Aviv would not take such actions again in the future. The atmosphere in the White House after the announcement was filled with restrained optimism.