'Military pressure working': Netanyahu says Hamas shows signs of weakness, supports Trump's Middle East peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Israel's position that Hamas would have to disarm and leaders of the organization leave Gaza as part of a broader plan to offer security and voluntary immigration under the Trump plan. The Trump plan, as outlined by US President Donald Trump, involves a long-term "ownership stake" in Gaza following the Israeli-Hamas war. Trump recommends rebuilding the war enclave with the help of "great people" of the Middle East to establish a "beautiful and safe community."

Key components of the Trump's plan

The strategy entails the following main aspects, among others:

• Palestinian Refugee Resettlement: Trump propounds resettling Palestinian refugees to "beautiful places" somewhere else in the region while Gaza is rebuilt.
• Gaza Rebuilding: Trump recommends tearing down what exists and constructing new, safe settlements for the 1.9 million who are currently in Gaza.
• US Ownership: Trump envisions the US assuming ownership of Gaza as a future real estate venture.

International response and controversy

The Trump plan has been met with disbelief and controversy from all directions, including Arab states and Palestinian leaders. The feasibility and probable impact of the plan remain to be seen.