Amid the tensions over the 28-point peace plan in the Russia-Ukraine war, US President Donald Trump said that the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not expressed his gratitude for the efforts the American president has put in ending the war. This feels like deja vu, as when Zelensky met Trump in the Oval Office in February, US Vice President JD Vance had said that if he had said "thank you" even once. While Trump claimed Zelensky has shown "zero gratitude", here are all the times Zelensky has shown how grateful he was for the efforts.&nbsp;On Friday (Nov 21), Zelensky, after a conversation with Vance and the US Army secretary, said, "I’m grateful for the attention and willingness to work together with us and our partners.”&nbsp;“Ukraine has always respected and continues to respect US President Donald Trump’s desire to put an end to the bloodshed,” Zelensky added. In July, Zelensky said on X, "I am grateful to President Trump for his readiness to support the defense of our people’s lives.”&nbsp;When Vance accused in February that the Ukrainian president was not grateful, it was recorded that Zelensky expressed gratitude 33 times.&nbsp;Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, after a meeting with the Ukrainian delegation in Geneva on Sunday (Nov 23), said that it was a "productive" and "meaningful" meeting. Rubio said they will come back in around one or two hours, so he will not take questions now. "We've had probably the most productive and meaningful meeting so far in this entire process," he said.&nbsp;"I think the takeaway from it is, I think this was a very, very meaningful, I would say probably best meeting and day we've had so far in this entire process going back to when we first came into office in January," he added. The Ukrainian delegation echoed the same statement. Rubio said the talks were an "ongoing process" and would resume "later tonight," adding that they might be able to answer questions then, and then "Let's get back to work."

On Friday (Nov 21), Zelensky, after a conversation with Vance and the US Army secretary, said, I am grateful for the attention and willingness to work together with us and our partners.

Amid the tensions over the 28-point peace plan in the Russia-Ukraine war, US President Donald Trump said that the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not expressed his gratitude for the efforts the American president has put in ending the war. This feels like deja vu, as when Zelensky met Trump in the Oval Office in February, US Vice President JD Vance had said that if he had said "thank you" even once. While Trump claimed Zelensky has shown "zero gratitude", here are all the times Zelensky has shown how grateful he was for the efforts. On Friday (Nov 21), Zelensky, after a conversation with Vance and the US Army secretary, said, "I’m grateful for the attention and willingness to work together with us and our partners.” “Ukraine has always respected and continues to respect US President Donald Trump’s desire to put an end to the bloodshed,” Zelensky added. In July, Zelensky said on X, "I am grateful to President Trump for his readiness to support the defense of our people’s lives.” When Vance accused in February that the Ukrainian president was not grateful, it was recorded that Zelensky expressed gratitude 33 times. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, after a meeting with the Ukrainian delegation in Geneva on Sunday (Nov 23), said that it was a "productive" and "meaningful" meeting. Rubio said they will come back in around one or two hours, so he will not take questions now. "We've had probably the most productive and meaningful meeting so far in this entire process," he said. "I think the takeaway from it is, I think this was a very, very meaningful, I would say probably best meeting and day we've had so far in this entire process going back to when we first came into office in January," he added. The Ukrainian delegation echoed the same statement. Rubio said the talks were an "ongoing process" and would resume "later tonight," adding that they might be able to answer questions then, and then "Let's get back to work."

On Friday (Nov 21), Zelensky, after a conversation with Vance and the US Army secretary, said, "I’m grateful for the attention and willingness to work together with us and our partners.”&nbsp;

Ukraine has shown ‘zero gratitude’? Here are the times Zelensky said ‘thank you’ for Trump’s efforts to end war

US President Donald Trump said in an interview on Friday that he wants Ukraine to accept the new peace proposal by Thanksgiving, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the US-drafted 28-point peace plan was forcing his country to choose between its “dignity” and a “key partner.” Trump said in an interview on Brian Kilmeade’s radio show that the deadline is “an appropriate time” and that he has no plans to lift US sanctions on Russia while waiting for a response to the peace proposal. Trump even suggested that Ukraine would “lose in a short period of time.”“They’re losing land,” Trump said about Ukraine.&nbsp;The US communicated the Thursday deadline to the Ukrainian government, though the officials stressed this was more of a goal than a firm deadline. The negotiations are likely to be quite complex and will take more than a week, they acknowledged.Earlier, in a sombre 10-minute address to the nation, Zelensky said, “This is one of the most difficult moments in our history. Currently, the pressure on Ukraine is one of the hardest.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-ukraine-may-lose-its-dignity-or-a-key-partner-says-zelensky-on-white-house-peace-plan-1763742254304">‘Ukraine may lose its dignity or a key partner,’ says Zelensky on White House peace plan</a>&nbsp;“Ukraine may now face a very difficult choice, either losing its dignity or the risk of losing a key partner, either the difficult 28 points or a very difficult winter,” he added, urging the nation to stay united during what he said would be “a very difficult, eventful” week.&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin sounded more upbeat and said the plan could “form the basis of a final peace settlement,” even though it had not been discussed “substantively” with Russia yet.Putin said that if Ukraine rejects the proposal, Russia would seek to achieve its objectives “through military means, through armed struggle.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosion-at-glue-factory-in-pakistan-kills-18-several-nearby-homes-damaged-1763733325059">Explosion at glue factory in Pakistan kills 18; several nearby homes damaged</a>&nbsp;Zelenskyy later shared in a post on X that he spoke with Vice President JD Vance and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll about the plan on Friday for almost an hour.“We agreed to work together with the US and Europe at the level of national security advisors to make the path to peace truly doable,” Zelenskyy said. “Ukraine has always respected and continues to respect US President Donald Trump’s desire to put an end to the bloodshed, and we view every realistic proposal positively.”&nbsp;The sudden emergence of the plan has fuelled unease across Europe, which fears a deal imposing major concessions on Ukraine could further embolden Russia.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/boy-16-loses-memory-after-head-injury-returns-to-family-after-another-bump-reverts-loss-45-years-later-1763747188538">Boy, 16, loses memory after head injury, returns to family after another bump reverts loss 45 years later</a>&nbsp;White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that any deal must provide full security guarantees and deterrence for Ukraine, Europe, and Russia.“This plan was crafted to reflect the realities of the situation, after five years of a devastating war, to find the best win-win scenario, where both parties gain more than they must give,” she said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sounded more upbeat and said the plan could form the basis of a final peace settlement and added that if Ukraine rejects the proposal, Russia would seek to achieve its objectives “through military means, through armed struggle.”

US President Donald Trump said in an interview on Friday that he wants Ukraine to accept the new peace proposal by Thanksgiving, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the US-drafted 28-point peace plan was forcing his country to choose between its “dignity” and a “key partner.” Trump said in an interview on Brian Kilmeade’s radio show that the deadline is “an appropriate time” and that he has no plans to lift US sanctions on Russia while waiting for a response to the peace proposal. Trump even suggested that Ukraine would “lose in a short period of time.” “They’re losing land,” Trump said about Ukraine. The US communicated the Thursday deadline to the Ukrainian government, though the officials stressed this was more of a goal than a firm deadline. The negotiations are likely to be quite complex and will take more than a week, they acknowledged. Earlier, in a sombre 10-minute address to the nation, Zelensky said, “This is one of the most difficult moments in our history. Currently, the pressure on Ukraine is one of the hardest.” Also Read: ‘Ukraine may lose its dignity or a key partner,’ says Zelensky on White House peace plan “Ukraine may now face a very difficult choice, either losing its dignity or the risk of losing a key partner, either the difficult 28 points or a very difficult winter,” he added, urging the nation to stay united during what he said would be “a very difficult, eventful” week. Russian President Vladimir Putin sounded more upbeat and said the plan could “form the basis of a final peace settlement,” even though it had not been discussed “substantively” with Russia yet. Putin said that if Ukraine rejects the proposal, Russia would seek to achieve its objectives “through military means, through armed struggle.” Also Read: Explosion at glue factory in Pakistan kills 18; several nearby homes damaged Zelenskyy later shared in a post on X that he spoke with Vice President JD Vance and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll about the plan on Friday for almost an hour. “We agreed to work together with the US and Europe at the level of national security advisors to make the path to peace truly doable,” Zelenskyy said. “Ukraine has always respected and continues to respect US President Donald Trump’s desire to put an end to the bloodshed, and we view every realistic proposal positively.” The sudden emergence of the plan has fuelled unease across Europe, which fears a deal imposing major concessions on Ukraine could further embolden Russia. Also Read: Boy, 16, loses memory after head injury, returns to family after another bump reverts loss 45 years later White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that any deal must provide full security guarantees and deterrence for Ukraine, Europe, and Russia. “This plan was crafted to reflect the realities of the situation, after five years of a devastating war, to find the best win-win scenario, where both parties gain more than they must give,” she said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sounded more upbeat and said the plan could form the basis of a final peace settlement and added that if Ukraine rejects the proposal, Russia would seek to achieve its objectives “through military means, through armed struggle.”

Trump urges Ukraine to accept peace plan by Thanksgiving after Zelensky says Kyiv risks losing US support

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called the internal disagreements within Washington as the reason for the termination of preparations for a meeting between United States President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, asserting that the US failed to follow up on its own proposals after the Alaska Summit. He trashed the claims that Moscow was "not ready" for talks on Ukraine.&nbsp;“We are still ready to hold another Russia-US summit in Budapest if it is genuinely based on the well-elaborated outcomes of the Alaska summit", Lavrov said in an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della sera.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-calls-ukraine-s-war-hopes-delusional-1762781125249">Russia calls Ukraine’s war hopes ‘delusional’, claims capture of three frontline villages</a>&nbsp;Hungary emerged as one of favourable spots for both sides as the country is one of the few in the European Union that maintains an open dialogue with Russia. Budapest is viewed as a potential neutral ground for discussions between Washington and Moscow on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;Lavrow claimed the understandings reached in the Alaska Summit created a momentum toward a long-term process. With one of the important facets of the understanding being addressing Putin's concerns surrounding Ukraine's Nato Accession and international recognition of territorial changes following the referendum in five Russian-speaking regions of Ukraine.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Kremlin on Thursday (Nov 13) said that Ukraine would have to negotiate with Russia "sooner or later" and predicted that Kyiv's negotiating position would get worse by the day.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-rejects-trump-s-allegations-of-underground-nuclear-tests-warns-we-would-conduct-a-nuke-test-if-1762914869601">Russia rejects Trump’s allegations of underground nuclear tests, warns: ‘We would conduct a nuke test if…</a>&nbsp;Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia remained open to a political and diplomatic settlement and wanted peace.But in the absence of such an opportunity, he said Russia would continue fighting in order to protect its own security for the benefit of future generations.&nbsp;"..the Ukrainian side should know that sooner or later it will have to negotiate, but from a much worse position. The position of the Kyiv regime will deteriorate day by day," said Peskov.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov blames US internal disagreements for the collapse of Trump-Putin talks, while the Kremlin insists Ukraine will eventually negotiate from a weakened position amid ongoing conflict.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called the internal disagreements within Washington as the reason for the termination of preparations for a meeting between United States President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, asserting that the US failed to follow up on its own proposals after the Alaska Summit. He trashed the claims that Moscow was "not ready" for talks on Ukraine. “We are still ready to hold another Russia-US summit in Budapest if it is genuinely based on the well-elaborated outcomes of the Alaska summit", Lavrov said in an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della sera. Also Read: Russia calls Ukraine’s war hopes ‘delusional’, claims capture of three frontline villages Hungary emerged as one of favourable spots for both sides as the country is one of the few in the European Union that maintains an open dialogue with Russia. Budapest is viewed as a potential neutral ground for discussions between Washington and Moscow on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Lavrow claimed the understandings reached in the Alaska Summit created a momentum toward a long-term process. With one of the important facets of the understanding being addressing Putin's concerns surrounding Ukraine's Nato Accession and international recognition of territorial changes following the referendum in five Russian-speaking regions of Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Kremlin on Thursday (Nov 13) said that Ukraine would have to negotiate with Russia "sooner or later" and predicted that Kyiv's negotiating position would get worse by the day. Also Read: Russia rejects Trump’s allegations of underground nuclear tests, warns: ‘We would conduct a nuke test if… Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia remained open to a political and diplomatic settlement and wanted peace. But in the absence of such an opportunity, he said Russia would continue fighting in order to protect its own security for the benefit of future generations. "..the Ukrainian side should know that sooner or later it will have to negotiate, but from a much worse position. The position of the Kyiv regime will deteriorate day by day," said Peskov.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov blames US internal disagreements for the collapse of Trump-Putin talks, while the Kremlin insists Ukraine will eventually negotiate from a weakened position amid ongoing conflict.

Lavrov blames US for failed Putin-Trump talks; Kremlin says Ukraine will have to come to table 'sooner or later'

US President Donald Trump hopes all sides to move quickly in agreeing to his peace proposal aimed at reaching a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, the White House said on Monday (Oct 6). This comes as delegations from Israel and Hamas are holding indirect talks with the help of mediators in Egypt to negotiate the details of Trump’s 20-point peace plan.&nbsp;Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump hopes a quick release of the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza would create momentum for the other aspects of the plan.&nbsp;“We want to move very quickly on this, and the president wants to see the hostages released as soon as possible,” she said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“That’s how the president’s team feels, so we can get some momentum, get the hostages out, and then move to the next part of this, which is really ensuring that we can create a lasting and durable peace in Gaza, and ensure that Gaza is a place that no longer threatens the security of Israel or the United States,” she added.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-talks-begin-in-cairo-hamas-and-israeli-delegates-discuss-trump-s-peace-plan-1759763898499">Gaza talks begin in Egypt: Hamas and Israeli delegates discuss Trump’s peace plan</a>&nbsp;Leavitt mentioned that technical talks were underway in Egypt, where US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were also present.&nbsp;“The technical teams are discussing that as we speak, to ensure that the environment is perfect to release those hostages,” she said, adding that teams are “going over the list of both the Israeli hostages and also the political prisoners who will be released.” &nbsp;Last week, Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to White House, where the Israeli leader agreed to a 20-point peace plan proposed by the US president. Following the meeting, Trump warned Hamas against not accepting his plan to end the war in Gaza.&nbsp;While both Israel and Hamas have responded positively to Trump’s proposal on a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange, reaching an agreement on details remains a challenge for negotiators.&nbsp;

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump hopes a quick release of the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza would create momentum for the other aspects of the plan.

US President Donald Trump hopes all sides to move quickly in agreeing to his peace proposal aimed at reaching a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, the White House said on Monday (Oct 6). This comes as delegations from Israel and Hamas are holding indirect talks with the help of mediators in Egypt to negotiate the details of Trump’s 20-point peace plan. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump hopes a quick release of the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza would create momentum for the other aspects of the plan. “We want to move very quickly on this, and the president wants to see the hostages released as soon as possible,” she said. “That’s how the president’s team feels, so we can get some momentum, get the hostages out, and then move to the next part of this, which is really ensuring that we can create a lasting and durable peace in Gaza, and ensure that Gaza is a place that no longer threatens the security of Israel or the United States,” she added. Also read | Gaza talks begin in Egypt: Hamas and Israeli delegates discuss Trump’s peace plan Leavitt mentioned that technical talks were underway in Egypt, where US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were also present. “The technical teams are discussing that as we speak, to ensure that the environment is perfect to release those hostages,” she said, adding that teams are “going over the list of both the Israeli hostages and also the political prisoners who will be released.” Last week, Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to White House, where the Israeli leader agreed to a 20-point peace plan proposed by the US president. Following the meeting, Trump warned Hamas against not accepting his plan to end the war in Gaza. While both Israel and Hamas have responded positively to Trump’s proposal on a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange, reaching an agreement on details remains a challenge for negotiators.

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump hopes a quick release of the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza would create momentum for the other aspects of the plan.

Trump hopes all sides agree to his Gaza peace plan ‘quickly’ as Israel, Hamas hold talks in Egypt

Delegations from Hamas and Israel started indirect talks to discuss a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday (Oct 6). The negotiations are aimed at securing a hostage-prisoner exchange and a Gaza ceasefire, Egyptian state-linked media reported.&nbsp;The delegations “are discussing preparing ground conditions for the release of detainees and prisoners”, in line with a proposal from Trump to end the war in Gaza, reported Al-Qahera News, which is linked to state intelligence. It added, “Egyptian and Qatari mediators are working with both sides to establish a mechanism” for the exchange.&nbsp;During the negotiations, Israeli and Hamas negotiators will speak through mediators behind closed doors and tight security. The talks come weeks after Israel attempted to assassinate Hamas’ top negotiators in a strike on Qatar’s Doha.&nbsp;<h2>Will talks end the war in Gaza?</h2>&nbsp;Last week, Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to White House, where the Israeli leader agreed to a 20-point peace plan proposed by the US president. Following the meeting, Trump warned Hamas against not accepting his plan to end the war in Gaza.&nbsp;While both Israel and Hamas have responded positively to Trump’s proposal on a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange, reaching an agreement on details remains a challenge for negotiators. Trump’s plan also includes the disarmament of Hamas, which the militant group is unlikely to accept. A day earlier, the US president warned the Palestinian militant group against seeking a part in the governance of Palestine.&nbsp;Reuters reported, citing Egyptian sources, that Hamas is seeking clarification of several details, including guarantees that Israel would follow through with promises to withdraw its troops from Gaza once the militants free their hostages.&nbsp;<h2>Israeli strikes continue in Gaza</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continued in Gaza on Monday (Oct 6) despite global calls for stopping the bombardment as the negotiations gain momentum. At least seven Palestinians were killed in the latest attack by Israel in Gaza.

Delegations from Hamas and Israel started indirect talks to discuss a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday (Oct 6).

Delegations from Hamas and Israel started indirect talks to discuss a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday (Oct 6). The negotiations are aimed at securing a hostage-prisoner exchange and a Gaza ceasefire, Egyptian state-linked media reported. The delegations “are discussing preparing ground conditions for the release of detainees and prisoners”, in line with a proposal from Trump to end the war in Gaza, reported Al-Qahera News, which is linked to state intelligence. It added, “Egyptian and Qatari mediators are working with both sides to establish a mechanism” for the exchange. During the negotiations, Israeli and Hamas negotiators will speak through mediators behind closed doors and tight security. The talks come weeks after Israel attempted to assassinate Hamas’ top negotiators in a strike on Qatar’s Doha. Will talks end the war in Gaza? Last week, Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to White House, where the Israeli leader agreed to a 20-point peace plan proposed by the US president. Following the meeting, Trump warned Hamas against not accepting his plan to end the war in Gaza. While both Israel and Hamas have responded positively to Trump’s proposal on a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange, reaching an agreement on details remains a challenge for negotiators. Trump’s plan also includes the disarmament of Hamas, which the militant group is unlikely to accept. A day earlier, the US president warned the Palestinian militant group against seeking a part in the governance of Palestine. Reuters reported, citing Egyptian sources, that Hamas is seeking clarification of several details, including guarantees that Israel would follow through with promises to withdraw its troops from Gaza once the militants free their hostages. Israeli strikes continue in Gaza Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continued in Gaza on Monday (Oct 6) despite global calls for stopping the bombardment as the negotiations gain momentum. At least seven Palestinians were killed in the latest attack by Israel in Gaza.

Delegations from Hamas and Israel started indirect talks to discuss a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday (Oct 6).

Gaza talks begin in Egypt: Hamas and Israeli delegates discuss Trump’s peace plan

US President Donald Trump said that Hamas would face “complete obliteration” if it refused to cede power and control of Gaza. This comes after Netanyahu agreed to a peace plan proposed by Trump. Trump made the remarks ahead of the talks set to take place between Hamas and Israeli negotiators to discuss a ceasefire in Egypt on Monday (Oct 6).Responding to a question asked by CNN’s Jake Tapper via text message on Saturday about what would happen if Hamas insists on staying in power in Gaza, Trump wrote, “Complete Obliteration!”When asked whether Hamas rejected his 20-point peace plan by insisting on “no disarmament, keeping Gaza under Palestinian control and tying hostage release to negotiations,” Trump responded, “We will find out. Only time will tell!!!”Earlier on Friday (Oct 3), Hamas gave a favourable response to Trump’s plan, saying that it accepts certain key parts of his 20-point proposal, including ending the war, Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.Trump added that he expected clarity “soon” on whether Hamas is truly committed to peace in Gaza. When asked if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fully on board with ending the strikes in Gaza and supporting the US president’s vision, Trump said, “Yes on Bibi.”Trump added that he is hopeful that his ceasefire proposal will be implemented, stressing that he is working hard to achieve it.On Sunday (Oct 5), Trump said that his deal, which aims to end the war in Gaza, is a great deal for Israel. Meanwhile, Netanyahu said that no part of the peace plan proposed by Trump will be enacted by Israel unless all 48 hostages are returned.Negotiations between the Hamas and Israel delegations are set to take place in Cairo on Monday. The White House also confirmed that Trump has sent two envoys, his son-in-law Jared Kushner and Middle East negotiator Steve Witkoff, to Egypt as well.

Earlier on Friday (Oct 3), Hamas gave a favourable response to Trump’s plan, saying that it accepts certain key parts of his 20-point proposal, including ending the war, Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.

US President Donald Trump said that Hamas would face “complete obliteration” if it refused to cede power and control of Gaza. This comes after Netanyahu agreed to a peace plan proposed by Trump. Trump made the remarks ahead of the talks set to take place between Hamas and Israeli negotiators to discuss a ceasefire in Egypt on Monday (Oct 6). Responding to a question asked by CNN’s Jake Tapper via text message on Saturday about what would happen if Hamas insists on staying in power in Gaza, Trump wrote, “Complete Obliteration!” When asked whether Hamas rejected his 20-point peace plan by insisting on “no disarmament, keeping Gaza under Palestinian control and tying hostage release to negotiations,” Trump responded, “We will find out. Only time will tell!!!” Earlier on Friday (Oct 3), Hamas gave a favourable response to Trump’s plan, saying that it accepts certain key parts of his 20-point proposal, including ending the war, Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Trump added that he expected clarity “soon” on whether Hamas is truly committed to peace in Gaza. When asked if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fully on board with ending the strikes in Gaza and supporting the US president’s vision, Trump said, “Yes on Bibi.” Trump added that he is hopeful that his ceasefire proposal will be implemented, stressing that he is working hard to achieve it. On Sunday (Oct 5), Trump said that his deal, which aims to end the war in Gaza, is a great deal for Israel. Meanwhile, Netanyahu said that no part of the peace plan proposed by Trump will be enacted by Israel unless all 48 hostages are returned. Negotiations between the Hamas and Israel delegations are set to take place in Cairo on Monday. The White House also confirmed that Trump has sent two envoys, his son-in-law Jared Kushner and Middle East negotiator Steve Witkoff, to Egypt as well.

Earlier on Friday (Oct 3), Hamas gave a favourable response to Trump’s plan, saying that it accepts certain key parts of his 20-point proposal, including ending the war, Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.

‘Complete Obliteration!’: Trump’s warning to Hamas if they don’t accept his Gaza peace plan

As talks progress to reach a deal to end the war in Gaza, US President Donald Trump reportedly dialled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Hamas showed willingness to accept Trump’s peace plan on Friday (Oct 3). During their exchange, Netanyahu dismissed Trump’s enthusiasm after the Palestinian militant group’s response, saying it “doesn’t mean anything.”“Bibi told Trump this is nothing to celebrate, and that it doesn’t mean anything,” a US official with knowledge of the call told Axios.Trump hit back at the Israeli prime minister, saying, “I don’t know why you’re always so f***ing negative. This is a win. Take it.”<h2>Israel to resume fighting if Hamas does not release all hostages: Netanyahu</h2>Meanwhile, Netanyahu said that no part of the peace plan proposed by Trump will be enacted by Israel unless all 48 hostages are returned. The Israeli prime minister added that if the hostages are not released by Trump’s deadline, “Israel will resume fighting with full backing from all involved countries.” He made the remarks the remarks during a meeting with The Gvura Families of the Fallen Forum on Sunday.Netanyahu also said that Israel will oversee the disarmament in the Gaza Strip, and no representative of Hamas or the Palestinian Authority will be involved in governing the territory in the aftermath of the war.<h2>Gaza talks in Cairo</h2>Negotiations between the Hamas and Israel delegations are set to take place in Cairo on Monday. The White House also confirmed that Trump has sent two envoys, his son-in-law Jared Kushner and Middle East negotiator Steve Witkoff, to Egypt as well.Trump’s peace plan states that Israel would release 250 Palestinian prisoners with life sentences and more than 1,700 detainees from the Gaza Strip in exchange for the return of Israeli hostages, who are currently held in Gaza.Meanwhile, despite calls from Trump to halt bombings in Gaza, Israel has continued to carry out strikes in the territory. &nbsp;

Netanyahu also said that Israel will oversee the disarmament in the Gaza Strip, and no representative of Hamas or the Palestinian Authority will be involved in governing the territory in the aftermath of the war.

As talks progress to reach a deal to end the war in Gaza, US President Donald Trump reportedly dialled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Hamas showed willingness to accept Trump’s peace plan on Friday (Oct 3). During their exchange, Netanyahu dismissed Trump’s enthusiasm after the Palestinian militant group’s response, saying it “doesn’t mean anything.” “Bibi told Trump this is nothing to celebrate, and that it doesn’t mean anything,” a US official with knowledge of the call told Axios. Trump hit back at the Israeli prime minister, saying, “I don’t know why you’re always so f***ing negative. This is a win. Take it.” Israel to resume fighting if Hamas does not release all hostages: Netanyahu Meanwhile, Netanyahu said that no part of the peace plan proposed by Trump will be enacted by Israel unless all 48 hostages are returned. The Israeli prime minister added that if the hostages are not released by Trump’s deadline, “Israel will resume fighting with full backing from all involved countries.” He made the remarks the remarks during a meeting with The Gvura Families of the Fallen Forum on Sunday. Netanyahu also said that Israel will oversee the disarmament in the Gaza Strip, and no representative of Hamas or the Palestinian Authority will be involved in governing the territory in the aftermath of the war. Gaza talks in Cairo Negotiations between the Hamas and Israel delegations are set to take place in Cairo on Monday. The White House also confirmed that Trump has sent two envoys, his son-in-law Jared Kushner and Middle East negotiator Steve Witkoff, to Egypt as well. Trump’s peace plan states that Israel would release 250 Palestinian prisoners with life sentences and more than 1,700 detainees from the Gaza Strip in exchange for the return of Israeli hostages, who are currently held in Gaza. Meanwhile, despite calls from Trump to halt bombings in Gaza, Israel has continued to carry out strikes in the territory.

Netanyahu also said that Israel will oversee the disarmament in the Gaza Strip, and no representative of Hamas or the Palestinian Authority will be involved in governing the territory in the aftermath of the war.

‘You’re always so f***ing negative’: Did Trump snap at Netanyahu amid Gaza peace talks?

Qatar on Tuesday (Sep 30) said that it was set to hold talks with Hamas officials, Turkey and Egypt later today to discuss a Gaza peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump. This comes a day after Israeli Prime Minister agreed to the US proposal to end the war in Gaza during his White House visit. Following their meeting, Trump and Netanyahu said that if Hamas does not accept the 20-point plan, Israel will move to “finish the job” in the war-torn territory against the Palestinian militant group.The proposal was handed to Hamas by Qatar and Egypt, which have led the efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. “The (Hamas) negotiating delegation promised to study it responsibly,” Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari told a press conference. “There will also be another meeting today, also attended by the Turkish side, with the negotiating delegation.”In his plan, Trump has demanded a ceasefire, release of hostages within 72 hours, disarmament of Hamas and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. He also said that he will head a post-war transitional authority in the territory.Ansari added that the Egyptian intelligence head and his Turkish counterpart were in Doha for the negotiations. “It is still too early to speak about responses, but we are truly optimistic that this plan, as we said, is a comprehensive one,” he said.During his meeting with Trump, Netanyahu dialled Qatar to apologise for the recent strikes in Doha that targeted Hamas leadership earlier this month. In response, Qatar officials said that they were ready to push for a truce in Gaza after the US gave them security assurances and Israel promised not to attack it again.“The security assurances and the commitments that were offered in the call yesterday (Monday) by President Trump and the Israeli prime minister (Benjamin Netanyahu) were very clear and were under the guarantee of the US president that Qatar will never be attacked,” he said.“We are content with the security assurances that we have received,” Ansari said, adding that there had also been “a commitment by Israel not to attack Qatar again in its capacity or otherwise.”<h2>Global powers welcome Trump’s proposal</h2>Eight Arab or Muslim-majority nations have backed Trump’s proposal for peace in Gaza, saying they “welcome the role of the American president and his sincere efforts aimed at ending the war in Gaza.”In a joint statement, they said that they “affirm their readiness to engage positively and constructively with the United States and the parties toward finalising the agreement and ensuring its implementation.”The nations include Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates. Apart from them, Indonesia and Pakistan have also welcomed the US proposal. The Palestinian Authority has praised Trump’s efforts as “sincere and determined”.European powers, including Germany and the UK, and the European Council, have also backed Trump’s Gaza plan. Russia, China, and India have also expressed support for the proposal to end the war in Gaza.

In his plan, Trump has demanded a ceasefire, release of hostages within 72 hours, disarmament of Hamas and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. He also said that he will head a post-war transitional authority in the territory.

Qatar on Tuesday (Sep 30) said that it was set to hold talks with Hamas officials, Turkey and Egypt later today to discuss a Gaza peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump. This comes a day after Israeli Prime Minister agreed to the US proposal to end the war in Gaza during his White House visit. Following their meeting, Trump and Netanyahu said that if Hamas does not accept the 20-point plan, Israel will move to “finish the job” in the war-torn territory against the Palestinian militant group. The proposal was handed to Hamas by Qatar and Egypt, which have led the efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. “The (Hamas) negotiating delegation promised to study it responsibly,” Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari told a press conference. “There will also be another meeting today, also attended by the Turkish side, with the negotiating delegation.” In his plan, Trump has demanded a ceasefire, release of hostages within 72 hours, disarmament of Hamas and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. He also said that he will head a post-war transitional authority in the territory. Ansari added that the Egyptian intelligence head and his Turkish counterpart were in Doha for the negotiations. “It is still too early to speak about responses, but we are truly optimistic that this plan, as we said, is a comprehensive one,” he said. During his meeting with Trump, Netanyahu dialled Qatar to apologise for the recent strikes in Doha that targeted Hamas leadership earlier this month. In response, Qatar officials said that they were ready to push for a truce in Gaza after the US gave them security assurances and Israel promised not to attack it again. “The security assurances and the commitments that were offered in the call yesterday (Monday) by President Trump and the Israeli prime minister (Benjamin Netanyahu) were very clear and were under the guarantee of the US president that Qatar will never be attacked,” he said. “We are content with the security assurances that we have received,” Ansari said, adding that there had also been “a commitment by Israel not to attack Qatar again in its capacity or otherwise.” Global powers welcome Trump’s proposal Eight Arab or Muslim-majority nations have backed Trump’s proposal for peace in Gaza, saying they “welcome the role of the American president and his sincere efforts aimed at ending the war in Gaza.” In a joint statement, they said that they “affirm their readiness to engage positively and constructively with the United States and the parties toward finalising the agreement and ensuring its implementation.” The nations include Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates. Apart from them, Indonesia and Pakistan have also welcomed the US proposal. The Palestinian Authority has praised Trump’s efforts as “sincere and determined”. European powers, including Germany and the UK, and the European Council, have also backed Trump’s Gaza plan. Russia, China, and India have also expressed support for the proposal to end the war in Gaza.

In his plan, Trump has demanded a ceasefire, release of hostages within 72 hours, disarmament of Hamas and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. He also said that he will head a post-war transitional authority in the territory.

‘Truly optimistic’: Qatar to discuss Trump’s Gaza plan with Hamas, Turkey; global powers back peace proposal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the 20-point peace plan put forward by US President Donald Trump to end the Gaza conflict. In a social media post, PM Modi described the plan as a significant step for “long-term and sustainable peace, security and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people, achieving”. He also called for concerned parties to come together to support the process to end the conflict.&nbsp;

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&nbsp;The peace plan proposed by Trump unveils comprehensive and detailed steps towards the resolution of the Israel-Hamas conflict. These plans include an immediate ceasefire and release of all remaining Israeli hostages within 72 hours. Israel would release 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences in Israel and 1700 Gazans arrested since October 7, 2023. Israel will also return the remains of 15 Palestinians deceased for each Israeli victim repatriated. There will be a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces in Gaza, and it will demilitarised, de-radicalised, terror-free zone. A rebuilding will take place under the "Board of Peace", an international supervisory body led by US President Donald Trump and Tony Blair. "No one will be forced to leave Gaza," and those who wish to leave will be free to do so. With extensive international oversight and humanitarian aid, a Special Economic Zone will be created. The plan also lays a credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood, one without Hamas in any political role.&nbsp;<h2>How did the world leaders react?</h2>Palestinian Authority, along with the regional leaders, welcomed the plan. Hamas says it is studying US peace plan in ‘good faith’, while the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group (PIJ) said it's a “recipe to blow up the region”. While the Palestinian Authority said, “It reiterates its shared commitment to working with the United States," in a statement published by the Palestinian News Agency, Wafa. The Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, UAE, released a joint statement welcoming the “proposal to end the war, rebuild Gaza, prevent the displacement of the Palestinian people and advance a comprehensive peace”. Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also hailed Trump's efforts to broker a ceasefire. Ursula von der Leyen, EU Commission President, also welcomed the effort. European countries like France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Australia expressed optimism and professed that they “stand ready to contribute”. EU President Antonio Costa urged to “seize this moment to give peace a genuine chance”<h2>How did Israel react?</h2>Israeli opposition politician Benny Gantz said in a post on X, “I laud President Trump’s extraordinary efforts to secure a hostage deal and safeguard Israeli security. Now is the time for initiative".&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also publicly expressed support for the proposal, but remains opposed to Palestinian statehood. He remained steadfast on Israeli security objectives and the disarmament of Hamas. He wants Israel to retain security control, ie, maintain occupation of Palestine. He also asserted that the IDF will remain in the majority of Palestinian territory.&nbsp;“Absolutely not, and it is not written in the agreement either. But one thing we did say: we are firmly opposed to a Palestinian state. President Trump also said this; he said he understands our position. He also declared at the UN that such a move would be a huge reward for terror and a danger to the state of Israel. And of course, we will not agree to it,” said Netanyahu.He wants the part that is suitable to Israel, but not the necessary two-state solution for everlasting peace. He sets conditions before implementation, and he is under immense diplomatic pressure for openness to peace and conflict resolution. But internally, he will be facing political pressure from far-right groups to oppose Palestinian statehood. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called it a “resounding diplomatic failure, a closing of eyes and turning our backs on all the lessons of October 7”.&nbsp;Many analysts believe that this will just remain on paper, and there will be no genuine path to statehood.&nbsp;

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and world leaders have welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan. Netanyahu remains opposed to Palestinian statehood, while global leaders urge all parties to seize the opportunity for lasting peace in the Middle East.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the 20-point peace plan put forward by US President Donald Trump to end the Gaza conflict. In a social media post, PM Modi described the plan as a significant step for “long-term and sustainable peace, security and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people, achieving”. He also called for concerned parties to come together to support the process to end the conflict.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and world leaders have welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan. Netanyahu remains opposed to Palestinian statehood, while global leaders urge all parties to seize the opportunity for lasting peace in the Middle East.

PM Modi, world leaders welcome Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, Israel remains opposed to Palestinian statehood

Under the proposal, the Palestinians would have parts of the West Bank and Gaza for their state and a new capital in Abu Dis, a suburb just outside Jerusalem.

Trump's Mideast Plan: Prez Abbas compares plan to swiss cheese

Palestine&nbsp;President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Trump's two-state vision before the United Nations Security Council.

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The Palestinian president waving a copy of the proposed map of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-leaders-free-to-come-up-with-a-counter-offer-pompeo-277390">Palestine</a> compared the carved out state to fragmented Swiss cheese.

"This plan will not bring peace or stability to the region. and therefore, we will not accept this plan. We will confront its application on the ground. This is the summary of the project that was presented to us. This is the state that they will give us. It's like a Swiss cheese really."

Abbas outrightly rejected the idea of the United States being a sole mediator. Across Palestine, people took out rallies against Trump's plan. In al-bireh, protesters burned tyres and hurled stones at Israeli troops. The troops responded by firing tear gas at the gathering.

Abbas urged the United States to disavow the plan and base it on the UN resolution. "The US cannot be the sole mediator," he said.

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"Who among you would accept such a state?" he asked, while adding, "I would like to say to Mr Donald Trump that his plan cannot achieve peace and security as it cancels international legitimacy."

"If you impose peace it will not last, it cannot last," he said, adding, "This deal is not an international partnership. This proposal was from one state, supported by another state to be imposed."

However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directly confronted president abbas saying it is not Swiss cheese, but the best possible plan for the Middle East.

'This is Swiss cheese, so I want to tell Abu Mazen: this is not Swiss cheese. This is the best plan that exists for the Middle East and for the state of Israel and for the Palestinians, too. The best plan there can be&nbsp;because it recognises reality and the rights of the people of Israel, both of which you constantly refuse to recognise. That is the plan." 
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Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Trump's two-state vision before the United Nations Security Council. Also Read: We will 'cut all ties' with Israel, US, says Palestinian President Abbas The Palestinian president waving a copy of the proposed map of Palestine compared the carved out state to fragmented Swiss cheese.

Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Trump's two-state vision before the United Nations Security Council. Also Read: We will 'cut all ties' with Israel, US, says Palestinian President Abbas The Palestinian president waving a copy of the proposed map of Palestine compared the carved out state to fragmented Swiss cheese. "This plan will not bring peace or stability to the region. and therefore, we will not accept this plan. We will confront its application on the ground. This is the summary of the project that was presented to us. This is the state that they will give us. It's like a Swiss cheese really." Abbas outrightly rejected the idea of the United States being a sole mediator. Across Palestine, people took out rallies against Trump's plan. In al-bireh, protesters burned tyres and hurled stones at Israeli troops. The troops responded by firing tear gas at the gathering. Abbas urged the United States to disavow the plan and base it on the UN resolution. "The US cannot be the sole mediator," he said. Also Read: Trump to unveil Israel-Palestinian peace plan, despite critics "Who among you would accept such a state?" he asked, while adding, "I would like to say to Mr Donald Trump that his plan cannot achieve peace and security as it cancels international legitimacy." "If you impose peace it will not last, it cannot last," he said, adding, "This deal is not an international partnership. This proposal was from one state, supported by another state to be imposed." However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directly confronted president abbas saying it is not Swiss cheese, but the best possible plan for the Middle East. 'This is Swiss cheese, so I want to tell Abu Mazen: this is not Swiss cheese. This is the best plan that exists for the Middle East and for the state of Israel and for the Palestinians, too. The best plan there can be because it recognises reality and the rights of the people of Israel, both of which you constantly refuse to recognise. That is the plan."

Trump's plan won't bring peace, it is like Swiss cheese: Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas

On January 28, Trump revealed the controversial plan designed by Kushner, which calls for a two-state solution while recognizing Jerusalem as Israel''s "undivided capital".

Jared Kushner to present peace plan details to UNSC

US President Donald Trump's peace plan for West Asia delights Israel but fails to recognise Palestinian sovereign ambition.

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The plan attaches nearly impossible conditions for granting the Palestinians their hoped-for state that sides with Israel on borders, the status of Jerusalem and Jewish settlements.

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It's being proclaimed as the deal of the century. Many Presidents before Donald Trump have tried and all of them have failed to bring peace between Israel and Palestine. 
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So how is Donald Trump's deal different from the earlier ones. For starters, Israel supports the deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed gratitude to Trump and said this was an opportunity of the century. 
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Netanyahu's gratitude towards Trump is because the deal is stacked largely in Israel's favour.

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Major takeaways from the "deal of the century"

There will be a 4-year freeze on Israeli settlements which means a halt in the expansion of Israel's construction activities in the West Bank. 
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The deal promises to double the area under the control of the Palestinian authorities. But a major portion of the West Bank settlements will be recognised under Israeli sovereignty. 
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Trump has vowed to grant statehood to Palestine if it demilitarises and stops funding terror groups. As expected the deal does advocate the 2-state solution.

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According to the President, an undivided Jerusalem will be the capital of Israel. 
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In the same breath, Trump also said he would proudly open a US embassy in a Palestinian capital in eastern Jerusalem. It's still unclear as to how such an arrangement could work.

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The contentious Jordan valley has been recognised as part of Israel due to national security reasons. And on the economic front, Palestine has been promised $50 billion in investment with more than a million jobs to be created. 
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The deal continues to draw on many aspects from the Oslo accords, including the region's map. The architect of the plan, Jared Kushner has said that the different parts of Palestine will be linked using tunnels, overbridges and huge highways. 
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Both Kushner and Trump called this deal the last chance for peace in the region.The major stakeholder in the deal, Palestine have outrightly rejected the deal. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called it the slap of the century. 
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But according to Jared Kushner, the Palestinians look like fools for rejecting the deal. He said this is an opportunity for Palestine to prove that they truly want statehood.

US President Donald Trump's peace plan for West Asia delights Israel but fails to recognise Palestinian sovereign ambition. Also Read: Trump unveils Middle East peace plan; Jerusalem to be undivided capital The plan attaches nearly impossible conditions for granting the Palestinians their hoped-for state that sides with Israel on borders, the status of Jerusalem and Jewish settlements.

US President Donald Trump's peace plan for West Asia delights Israel but fails to recognise Palestinian sovereign ambition. Also Read: Trump unveils Middle East peace plan; Jerusalem to be undivided capital The plan attaches nearly impossible conditions for granting the Palestinians their hoped-for state that sides with Israel on borders, the status of Jerusalem and Jewish settlements. Also Read: Trump insists Israeli-Palestinian plan has a 'chance' It's being proclaimed as the deal of the century. Many Presidents before Donald Trump have tried and all of them have failed to bring peace between Israel and Palestine. So how is Donald Trump's deal different from the earlier ones. For starters, Israel supports the deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed gratitude to Trump and said this was an opportunity of the century. Netanyahu's gratitude towards Trump is because the deal is stacked largely in Israel's favour. Major takeaways from the "deal of the century" There will be a 4-year freeze on Israeli settlements which means a halt in the expansion of Israel's construction activities in the West Bank. The deal promises to double the area under the control of the Palestinian authorities. But a major portion of the West Bank settlements will be recognised under Israeli sovereignty. Trump has vowed to grant statehood to Palestine if it demilitarises and stops funding terror groups. As expected the deal does advocate the 2-state solution. According to the President, an undivided Jerusalem will be the capital of Israel. In the same breath, Trump also said he would proudly open a US embassy in a Palestinian capital in eastern Jerusalem. It's still unclear as to how such an arrangement could work. The contentious Jordan valley has been recognised as part of Israel due to national security reasons. And on the economic front, Palestine has been promised $50 billion in investment with more than a million jobs to be created. The deal continues to draw on many aspects from the Oslo accords, including the region's map. The architect of the plan, Jared Kushner has said that the different parts of Palestine will be linked using tunnels, overbridges and huge highways. Both Kushner and Trump called this deal the last chance for peace in the region.The major stakeholder in the deal, Palestine have outrightly rejected the deal. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called it the slap of the century. But according to Jared Kushner, the Palestinians look like fools for rejecting the deal. He said this is an opportunity for Palestine to prove that they truly want statehood.

Palestinians infuriated as Trump unveils Middle-East peace plan with Jerusalem as Capital

US President Donald Trump while unveiling the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-unveils-middle-east-peace-plan-draws-flak-from-palestinians-277189">Middle East peace plan</a> said Israel was taking "a big step towards peace".

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The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-dispatch-trump-to-unveil-middle-east-peace-plan-277128">US president</a> added he was saddened by the plight of the Palestinians.&nbsp;

Trump with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu by his side declared <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trumps-peace-plan-calls-for-two-states-settlement-freeze-wion-news-world-news-277173">the plan made the region safer</a> and more prosperous.

"Palestinians deserve a far better life,"&nbsp;the US president asserted. "Today, Israel has taken a giant step toward peace," he said.

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"Yesterday, Prime Minister Netanyahu informed me that he is willing to endorse the vision as the basis for direct negotiations - and, I will say, (opposition leader Benny Gantz) also endorsed and very strongly - with the Palestinians a historic breakthrough," Trump asserted.

The US president said the Mideast plan was 80 pages long and the "most detailed" ever.

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"I was not elected to do small things," the US president declared.&nbsp;"This is the last opportunity the Palestinians will ever have," Trump said.

"Jerusalem will remain Israel's undivided capital," Trump said while expanding on the plan, adding, "Mideast plan proposes a realistic two-state solution."&nbsp;&nbsp;The president added that he had written to Palestinian leader Abbas on the plan.

"<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-prime-minister-calls-on-world-to-boycott-donald-trumps-peace-plan-276902">No Palestinians</a> will be uprooted," Trump insisted.&nbsp;The US president said the Palestinians will have their capital in east Jerusalem.

While presenting the plan, the US president proposed a four-year freeze of Israeli development in the area eyed for the&nbsp;Palestinian state.

Israel PM Netanyahu thanked Trump for the plan and said it was a "historic day".&nbsp; "The US Middle East plan is a great plan for Israel and peace."&nbsp;

"US to recognise settlements as part of Israel," Netanyahu said.

"US and Israel are scripting history together," he said.

US President Donald Trump while unveiling the Middle East peace plan said Israel was taking "a big step towards peace". Also Read: Trump insists Israeli-Palestinian plan has a 'chance' The US president added he was saddened by the plight of the Palestinians.

US President Donald Trump while unveiling the Middle East peace plan said Israel was taking "a big step towards peace". Also Read: Trump insists Israeli-Palestinian plan has a 'chance' The US president added he was saddened by the plight of the Palestinians. Trump with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu by his side declared the plan made the region safer and more prosperous. "Palestinians deserve a far better life," the US president asserted. "Today, Israel has taken a giant step toward peace," he said. × "Yesterday, Prime Minister Netanyahu informed me that he is willing to endorse the vision as the basis for direct negotiations - and, I will say, (opposition leader Benny Gantz) also endorsed and very strongly - with the Palestinians a historic breakthrough," Trump asserted. The US president said the Mideast plan was 80 pages long and the "most detailed" ever. × "I was not elected to do small things," the US president declared. "This is the last opportunity the Palestinians will ever have," Trump said. "Jerusalem will remain Israel's undivided capital," Trump said while expanding on the plan, adding, "Mideast plan proposes a realistic two-state solution." The president added that he had written to Palestinian leader Abbas on the plan. "No Palestinians will be uprooted," Trump insisted. The US president said the Palestinians will have their capital in east Jerusalem. While presenting the plan, the US president proposed a four-year freeze of Israeli development in the area eyed for the Palestinian state. Israel PM Netanyahu thanked Trump for the plan and said it was a "historic day". "The US Middle East plan is a great plan for Israel and peace." "US to recognise settlements as part of Israel," Netanyahu said. "US and Israel are scripting history together," he said.

Trump unveils Middle East peace plan; Jerusalem to be undivided capital

Before becoming an Advisor to the President of the United States, Kushner was, and some would argue that he still is, a real estate developer who married Donald Trump's daughter.&nbsp;

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Per his new position, Kushner was tasked with promoting American innovation, overseeing arms sales to Saudi Arabia and resolving the US opioid crisis.

Many have speculated that Kushner was also appointed to oversee the conflict between Israel and Palestine even though he has no experience of Middle East diplomacy simply because he has close ties to the Netanyahu family.

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A lack of experience in Middle East negotiations could be an asset in forging a peace agreement, compared to the well-read who struggled with the matter for years in an attempt to establish checkpoints and access to Gaza.

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Among the matters Jared Kushner was charged with when President Trump was elected, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was one that the POTUS's son-in-law decided to begin with a completely blank slate. He was adamant at the outset to never discuss history with the Palestinians or the Israelis or anyone else.

A daring approach this was to take, especially in a region steeped in conflict since time immemorial. Kushner decided to deal with the problem by engineering a proposed settlement without any consultation with either of the parties involved. That was how this "ultimate deal" was conceived, the one Trump is expected to formally present to Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister at the White House.

Details of the deal have been widely criticized for favouring Israel by opening the door to its annexation of large parts of the occupied territories and giving it almost total control of Jerusalem.

Kushner's team was an obvious clue as to where the process was heading, for it included individuals such as David Friedman, a lawyer who had close ties to the Jewish settler movement in the occupied territories and the guy who Trump appointed as US ambassador to Israel.

Friedman has often likened members of a liberal US Jewish group to Nazi collaborators for their criticism of the Israeli government’s actions and questioned the need for a Palestinian State.

Palestinians were alienated by the Trump administration with a series of actions favouring Israel, such as slashing funding for Palestinian refugees and moving the US embassy to Jerusalem.

Kushner then garnered support from Egypt’s authoritarian president, the kings of Saudi Arabia and Jordan to pressure the Palestinian Authority into going along with the White House plan.

The Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman was among those wooed by Kushner, which some have speculated - alongside military contracts - could be the reason behind inaction on part of the Trump administration over the murder of the Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Before becoming an Advisor to the President of the United States, Kushner was, and some would argue that he still is, a real estate developer who married Donald Trump's daughter.

Before becoming an Advisor to the President of the United States, Kushner was, and some would argue that he still is, a real estate developer who married Donald Trump's daughter. Also read: Palestinians livid as Trump unveils Middle-East plan with Jerusalem as Capital Per his new position, Kushner was tasked with promoting American innovation, overseeing arms sales to Saudi Arabia and resolving the US opioid crisis. Many have speculated that Kushner was also appointed to oversee the conflict between Israel and Palestine even though he has no experience of Middle East diplomacy simply because he has close ties to the Netanyahu family. Also Read: Trump unveils Middle East peace plan; Jerusalem to be undivided capital A lack of experience in Middle East negotiations could be an asset in forging a peace agreement, compared to the well-read who struggled with the matter for years in an attempt to establish checkpoints and access to Gaza. Also Read: Trump insists Israeli-Palestinian plan has a 'chance' Among the matters Jared Kushner was charged with when President Trump was elected, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was one that the POTUS's son-in-law decided to begin with a completely blank slate. He was adamant at the outset to never discuss history with the Palestinians or the Israelis or anyone else. A daring approach this was to take, especially in a region steeped in conflict since time immemorial. Kushner decided to deal with the problem by engineering a proposed settlement without any consultation with either of the parties involved. That was how this "ultimate deal" was conceived, the one Trump is expected to formally present to Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister at the White House. Details of the deal have been widely criticized for favouring Israel by opening the door to its annexation of large parts of the occupied territories and giving it almost total control of Jerusalem. Kushner's team was an obvious clue as to where the process was heading, for it included individuals such as David Friedman, a lawyer who had close ties to the Jewish settler movement in the occupied territories and the guy who Trump appointed as US ambassador to Israel. Friedman has often likened members of a liberal US Jewish group to Nazi collaborators for their criticism of the Israeli government’s actions and questioned the need for a Palestinian State. Palestinians were alienated by the Trump administration with a series of actions favouring Israel, such as slashing funding for Palestinian refugees and moving the US embassy to Jerusalem. Kushner then garnered support from Egypt’s authoritarian president, the kings of Saudi Arabia and Jordan to pressure the Palestinian Authority into going along with the White House plan. The Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman was among those wooed by Kushner, which some have speculated - alongside military contracts - could be the reason behind inaction on part of the Trump administration over the murder of the Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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