Summary
Three weeks before President Trump presented a plan to end the war in Gaza, an Israeli air strike in Qatar aimed at Hamas leaders instead unified Arab countries in opposition to Israel. This situation led Trump's advisers to work on a peace plan, which was discussed with Arab and Muslim leaders in New York. Eventually, a tentative agreement was reached between the U.S. and several countries, although significant differences with Israel remained.
Key Facts
- An Israeli strike in Qatar intended to target Hamas leaders instead sparked regional opposition against Israel.
- Trump's advisers, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, saw the situation as a chance to pursue peace in Gaza.
- A 21-point plan combining ceasefire proposals and post-war plans was developed by Trump’s team.
- An initial agreement on the plan was reached with leaders from eight Arab and Muslim countries during a UN summit.
- Despite ongoing talks, there were wide disagreements between the U.S. and Israeli positions.
- Trump later pressured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept the U.S. plan.
- The discussions continued with the aim of finalizing an agreement before Netanyahu's meeting with Trump.
