A comparison between earlier leaks and the official White House announcement reveals that while the overall structure of Trump’s Gaza plan has remained intact, the essence of the proposal still centres on linking a ceasefire to the release of Israeli captives and the complete dismantling of the Palestinian resistance.
This report highlights the overlap and key differences between the leaked text circulated by Hebrew media and the official White House document. Some clauses were dropped, others re-framed, while several new elements were added.
Areas of Overlap
The two documents align in their foundational principles (Articles 1–3):
- Gaza must be “free of extremism and terrorism”.
- Reconstruction is to take place for the benefit of Gaza’s residents.
- Hostilities would halt once both sides accept the plan, with a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces and a freeze on military operations.
Both versions also agree on the humanitarian and security tracks (Articles 4–8):
- All Israeli captives would be released within a short timeframe in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and the return of bodies.
- Large-scale humanitarian aid would enter under UN and Red Crescent mechanisms without interference.
- Infrastructure rehabilitation and rubble removal would begin immediately.
Divergence on Ceasefire and Prisoner Exchange
The leaked draft stated that within 48 hours of Israel’s public acceptance, all captives — alive or dead — would be returned in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, including more than 1,000 detainees from Gaza since 7 October, along with the bodies of hundreds of martyrs.
The official text, however, stipulated that once all Israeli captives are freed, within 72 hours Israel would release:
- 250 Palestinians serving life sentences,
- 1,700 detainees from Gaza arrested after 7 October, including all women and children,
- plus the return of 15 Palestinian martyrs’ bodies for every deceased Israeli captive.
Shared Vision for Governance and Security
From Articles 9–12, both texts propose:
- A technocratic transitional Palestinian government under a newly created international body.
- An economic plan for reconstruction and a special economic zone.
- No forced displacement of Gaza’s population, with emphasis on encouraging Palestinians to remain.
From Articles 13–16, both agree on:
- Excluding Hamas from governance.
- The total dismantling of its military infrastructure.
- Security guarantees from regional states.
- Deployment of an international stabilisation force to train Palestinian police and oversee phased Israeli withdrawal — with no formal annexation.
Further, Articles 17–19 in both texts indicate partial implementation of the plan even if Hamas rejects it, alongside a process for “countering extremism” through religious and societal dialogue.
Finally, Articles 20–21 align on the idea that reforms and reconstruction could pave the way towards a political track leading to a Palestinian state, under US-sponsored dialogue to define a framework for so-called “peaceful coexistence”.
Notable Differences
- Omitted Clause: The leaked version’s Article 18 pledged that Israel would refrain from future attacks on Qatar while recognising Doha’s mediating role. This point disappeared from the official announcement.
- New Additions:
- Article 9 in the official plan explicitly names the new body as the Peace Council, chaired by Donald Trump with international figures such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, tasked with overseeing the transitional government and reconstruction funding.
- Article 15 adds Jordan and Egypt as strategic partners in training Palestinian police and securing Gaza’s borders under the temporary international force.
- Article 16 introduces the concept of a “permanent security perimeter” during Israel’s phased withdrawal — effectively creating a lasting military buffer inside Gaza, absent from the leaked draft.
Conclusion
While the leaked and official documents share a large measure of overlap, the official White House plan introduces key shifts that entrench Israeli control, redefine the role of international actors, and dilute concessions to the Palestinian side. The omission of commitments regarding Qatar, coupled with the addition of a permanent Israeli security presence in Gaza, reflects how Washington’s proposal continues to prioritise occupation security over genuine sovereignty and liberation for the Palestinian people.
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