Trump To Lead White House Summit On Gaza Postwar Plan

U.S. President Donald Trump will chair a high-level meeting at the White House on Wednesday to discuss a comprehensive plan for Gaza’s future after the Israel-Hamas war, according to Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff.

The summit marks a critical step in formulating a U.S.-backed vision for postwar Gaza that aligns closely with Israeli interests, including the non-involvement of Hamas in any future governance structure. “It’s a very comprehensive plan,” Witkoff told Fox News, “and it reflects President Trump’s humanitarian motives.”

Witkoff, who has visited Gaza twice during the conflict, described the enclave as a “demolition zone” littered with over 30,000 unexploded munitions. “It’s a tough place,” he said, adding that reconstruction and stabilization will take considerable time.

The envoy reaffirmed Trump’s full alignment with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in opposing partial or temporary ceasefire agreements. “That’s the official position and that’s President Trump’s official position,” he said, emphasizing the U.S. supports a deal that includes the return of all 50 remaining hostages, not a piecemeal approach.

Witkoff placed the blame for delays in negotiations squarely on Hamas, stating that the terror group had “slow-played” an existing proposal to release 10 hostages. “Now they’re saying they accept the deal and that’s largely because Israel is putting very intense pressure on them,” he said.

Though not calling explicitly for Hamas’s destruction as both Trump and Netanyahu have Witkoff made clear that “Hamas can have nothing to do with the government going forward.” Instead, he advocated for a structure that pairs hostage releases with humanitarian gestures, including medical aid, Red Cross access, and increased food and water deliveries.

“There needs to be a deal,” Witkoff said, adding that the U.S. believes a settlement can be reached “certainly before the end of this year.” He highlighted Israel’s recent commitment of $600 million in aid to Gaza as evidence of flexibility and goodwill, should Hamas show signs of cooperation.

The Trump administration’s plan will reportedly include provisions for temporary international oversight, disarmament of militant groups, and gradual reconstruction coordinated with Arab allies. Witkoff noted growing support among regional governments for ending Hamas’s grip on Gaza.

Addressing the recent IDF strike on Nasser Hospital, where Hamas terrorists were killed alongside journalists and civilians, Witkoff called the loss of civilian life “a tragedy,” but reiterated the broader goal: “We are trying to shut that war down.”

“This doesn’t need to continue anymore,” he said. “Hamas has held that region hostage for far too long. Many Arab governments understand that too and they want it to end.”

Trump’s leadership in the upcoming meeting signals renewed U.S. momentum in shaping the postwar future of Gaza, with a focus on hostage recovery, security cooperation, and long-term humanitarian support without legitimizing terrorism.

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