A diplomatic stalemate in Gaza was finally unlocked by the power of a specific proposal from US President Donald Trump, which provided a framework clear enough for all sides to engage with. This proposal became the foundation for a deal that is now on the brink of completion.
For months, negotiations were stuck. The breakthrough came when the US presented a plan that, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Hamas “basically” agreed to. This acceptance was the key that opened the door to the final phase of talks.
The proposal’s strength lies in its transactional clarity. It avoids vague promises and focuses on a direct exchange: an Israeli military pullback to the “yellow line” for the release of all hostages. This straightforward bargain gave both sides a tangible incentive and a clear path forward.
President Trump has vigorously promoted his framework, calling it a “great deal for Israel” and securing the alleged support of its leadership. By creating the proposal and then rallying support for it, he has driven the entire diplomatic process forward.
With the deal now “90 per cent done,” the success of the process can be traced back to the moment this powerful proposal was put on the table. It provided the necessary structure and impetus to move from a hopeless deadlock to a hopeful endgame.