Trump Shares Clinton Op-Ed Backing His Gaza Peace Plan Amid Israeli Rejection

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, an "implacable opponent" of Donald Trump, has publicly endorsed his Gaza peace plan, calling it the "best option" and the "only framework" with the potential to move parties toward implementation. Trump shared excerpts of Clinton's June opinion piece from The Financial Times on his Truth Social platform, highlighting her assertion that "the world may not like Trump's Gaza plan -- but there is no alternative."

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The world may not like Trump's Gaza plan -- but there is no alternative: If even I, an implacable opponent of the president, can accept this as the best option, then surely others can too?

Clinton argued that despite potential concerns, the international community must engage with Trump's proposal because "no alternative framework is waiting in the wings" and "no rival coalition is quietly preparing a more viable proposal." She emphasized that Trump's "20-point plan" (later referred to as a 15-point Gaza peace plan introduced in July) remained "the only framework backed by sufficient leverage, political engagement and potential resources."

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There is no alternative framework waiting in the wings. No rival coalition is quietly preparing a more viable proposal.

Trump has claimed an agreement has been reached for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups, coupled with a phased Israeli military withdrawal. He described this July 31st development as a "historic" step, outlining a process where Israeli forces would withdraw as disarmament progresses, and an International Stabilization Force would collaborate with a new Palestinian police force to ensure security.

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The agreement will be carried out in carefully structured phases. As disarmament is completed, Israeli forces will withdraw, and the International Stabilisation Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to take responsibility for Gaza being safe for its residents and its neighbours.

However, the plan faces significant opposition. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that Israel rejects the 15-point document, which Hamas reportedly endorsed in late July. Netanyahu stated firmly that Israeli forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed," and vowed to continue thwarting threats against Israeli forces and citizens. This stance comes amid pressure from far-right coalition partners urging Netanyahu to abandon the peace plan, as he navigates a competitive electoral race.

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Israel rejects the 15-point document.