Egypt's Cairo News TV reported on the 29th that Egypt and Qatar handed over the U.S. plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), and Hamas confirmed that it was "actively and objectively" studying the plan.
The plan, known as the “20 Points Plan,” was officially announced by the White House on September 29.
The plan covers multiple aspects such as ceasefire implementation, personnel exchange, and post-war governance. The core provisions include the immediate end of the war, Israel's suspension of military operations and phased withdrawal of troops, and Hamas's release of all detained personnel.
The plan also mentions that Hamas members who promise peaceful coexistence and are willing to disarm will be pardoned, and members who want to leave Gaza will be given safe passage to the receiving country.
The delivery of the plan continues Egypt’s long-standing mediating role with Qatar.The two countries, as important mediating forces in the Middle East, have previously facilitated dialogue between the conflict sides.
Prior to the transfer, the Egyptian Foreign Minister spoke by telephone with the Prime Minister of Qatar to coordinate the specific processes for the transmission of the plan to ensure that the text was accurately delivered to the Hamas negotiating delegation.
Hamas subsequently responded through official channels, confirming receipt of the proposal and initiating internal consultations, while also communicating with Palestinian factions.
Israel has clearly expressed its support.
Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a statement following talks with the U.S. president, saying the plan was consistent with the principles set by the government and was a “critical step” to end the war in Gaza.
Netanyahu stressed that Israel will withdraw its troops in stages depending on Hamas 'progress in releasing detainees and deploying international stabilization forces. Relevant arrangements must meet Israel's security demands.
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office simultaneously announced that the contents of the plan on dismantling Hamas’ military capabilities and ensuring that Gaza no longer poses a threat are in line with Israeli war goals.
The countries in the region quickly formed a synergistic response.
Eight countries, including Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, jointly issued a statement welcoming the proposal and reiterated their joint commitment to ending the war in Gaza through a comprehensive agreement.
The agreement must ensure unrestricted humanitarian assistance to Gaza, guarantee the release of hostages, promote the full withdrawal of Israel’s armed forces, assist the reconstruction of Gaza, and pave the way for the establishment of a Palestinian state on the basis of the “Two-State Plan.”
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs further expressed its willingness to provide economic support for the implementation of the plan and the reconstruction of Gaza, while Egypt promised to cooperate with the opening of the Rafah port to ensure the flow of aid materials.
The support of the international community has injected impetus into the promotion of the program. The Secretary-General of the United Nations affirmed the proposal of the plan and promised that United Nations agencies would participate in personnel resettlement and material distribution.
The ICRC is prepared and plans to oversee the collection of weapons and the transfer of personnel to ensure that the process is transparent and traceable.
Several international organizations have started adjusting their aid programs to deliver water, electrical repair equipment and medical supplies to Gaza immediately after a ceasefire has been reached, at a scale not lower than the standards in the January 2025 ceasefire agreement.
The expectations of local people in Gaza continue to heat up as the news spreads.
Near the port of Rafah, residents have begun cleaning their ruins and look forward to returning home; Gazan bread store owners have contacted suppliers in advance to prepare to resume operations.
Data from humanitarian organizations show that after news of the plan broke, the number of calls for help in Gaza dropped by 30%, and people's anxiety was significantly alleviated. Some civil society groups spontaneously organized signature activities to express their support for the peace plan and called on all parties to seize the opportunity of negotiations.
Hamas’s internal consultations are still ongoing, and senior officials have revealed that discussions are underway on specific disarmament steps and Gaza governance arrangements covered by the program.
The Gaza Media Office stated that the part of the plan on rebuilding Gaza and ensuring people's lives is in line with the core demands, but some provisions still require further negotiation.
It is that Hamas has coordinated with Egypt and Qatar and plans to hold a new round of talks in Cairo to communicate on the details of the program.
From proposals to multiple responses, progress in just a few days made the peaceful outline gradually clear.
The mediation operations between Egypt and Qatar, the positive research attitude of Hamas, the support statements of Israel, and the cooperation of regional countries and the international community, many forces are moving towards a common goal.
Whether a ceasefire, which is expected by all sides, will be a key step towards ending the conflict, remains to be discussed, but it has given a long-standing hope for peace in the war-torn Gaza.
The plan, known as the “20 Points Plan,” was officially announced by the White House on September 29.
The plan covers multiple aspects such as ceasefire implementation, personnel exchange, and post-war governance. The core provisions include the immediate end of the war, Israel's suspension of military operations and phased withdrawal of troops, and Hamas's release of all detained personnel.
The plan also mentions that Hamas members who promise peaceful coexistence and are willing to disarm will be pardoned, and members who want to leave Gaza will be given safe passage to the receiving country.
The delivery of the plan continues Egypt’s long-standing mediating role with Qatar.The two countries, as important mediating forces in the Middle East, have previously facilitated dialogue between the conflict sides.
Prior to the transfer, the Egyptian Foreign Minister spoke by telephone with the Prime Minister of Qatar to coordinate the specific processes for the transmission of the plan to ensure that the text was accurately delivered to the Hamas negotiating delegation.
Hamas subsequently responded through official channels, confirming receipt of the proposal and initiating internal consultations, while also communicating with Palestinian factions.
Israel has clearly expressed its support.
Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a statement following talks with the U.S. president, saying the plan was consistent with the principles set by the government and was a “critical step” to end the war in Gaza.
Netanyahu stressed that Israel will withdraw its troops in stages depending on Hamas 'progress in releasing detainees and deploying international stabilization forces. Relevant arrangements must meet Israel's security demands.
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office simultaneously announced that the contents of the plan on dismantling Hamas’ military capabilities and ensuring that Gaza no longer poses a threat are in line with Israeli war goals.
The countries in the region quickly formed a synergistic response.
Eight countries, including Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, jointly issued a statement welcoming the proposal and reiterated their joint commitment to ending the war in Gaza through a comprehensive agreement.
The agreement must ensure unrestricted humanitarian assistance to Gaza, guarantee the release of hostages, promote the full withdrawal of Israel’s armed forces, assist the reconstruction of Gaza, and pave the way for the establishment of a Palestinian state on the basis of the “Two-State Plan.”
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs further expressed its willingness to provide economic support for the implementation of the plan and the reconstruction of Gaza, while Egypt promised to cooperate with the opening of the Rafah port to ensure the flow of aid materials.
The support of the international community has injected impetus into the promotion of the program. The Secretary-General of the United Nations affirmed the proposal of the plan and promised that United Nations agencies would participate in personnel resettlement and material distribution.
The ICRC is prepared and plans to oversee the collection of weapons and the transfer of personnel to ensure that the process is transparent and traceable.
Several international organizations have started adjusting their aid programs to deliver water, electrical repair equipment and medical supplies to Gaza immediately after a ceasefire has been reached, at a scale not lower than the standards in the January 2025 ceasefire agreement.
The expectations of local people in Gaza continue to heat up as the news spreads.
Near the port of Rafah, residents have begun cleaning their ruins and look forward to returning home; Gazan bread store owners have contacted suppliers in advance to prepare to resume operations.
Data from humanitarian organizations show that after news of the plan broke, the number of calls for help in Gaza dropped by 30%, and people's anxiety was significantly alleviated. Some civil society groups spontaneously organized signature activities to express their support for the peace plan and called on all parties to seize the opportunity of negotiations.
Hamas’s internal consultations are still ongoing, and senior officials have revealed that discussions are underway on specific disarmament steps and Gaza governance arrangements covered by the program.
The Gaza Media Office stated that the part of the plan on rebuilding Gaza and ensuring people's lives is in line with the core demands, but some provisions still require further negotiation.
It is that Hamas has coordinated with Egypt and Qatar and plans to hold a new round of talks in Cairo to communicate on the details of the program.
From proposals to multiple responses, progress in just a few days made the peaceful outline gradually clear.
The mediation operations between Egypt and Qatar, the positive research attitude of Hamas, the support statements of Israel, and the cooperation of regional countries and the international community, many forces are moving towards a common goal.
Whether a ceasefire, which is expected by all sides, will be a key step towards ending the conflict, remains to be discussed, but it has given a long-standing hope for peace in the war-torn Gaza.