The White House has proposed a 20-point plan in an effort to cease the nearly two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas. Released on September 29th, the plan has been accepted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hamas, however, has agreed to only some of the points, including the ceasefire, while demanding the acceptance of its own conditions. The plan, endorsed by Netanyahu, demands an immediate ceasefire, the exchange of hostages, and the disarmament of Hamas. It further provides for Palestinian self-rule, subject to deradicalization and international oversight. Within three days after Israel’s public acceptance, all hostages, living or deceased, will be returned. Further analysis delves into the alterations Hamas desires, their added demands within the 20-point plan, and the role of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in collaboration with Muslim nations.
