President Trump’s unveiling of a hard-nosed 20-point plan for Gaza is the kind of no-nonsense diplomacy Americans wanted but rarely saw from the previous administration. The proposal demands Hamas disarm, sets out a staged ceasefire and hostage-release framework, and calls for a temporary technocratic authority to rebuild Gaza — a blueprint designed to break the cycle of terror and give ordinary Gazans a real chance at peace and prosperity.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s quick embrace of the plan is proof that strong American leadership still matters and that our ally in the region prefers real security over moralizing empty gestures. Netanyahu’s support underscores that this is not some naïve globalist scheme, but a strategic effort to neutralize Hamas while preserving Israeli security and sovereignty.
Even the terrorists are feeling the pressure; Hamas has signaled willingness to negotiate on hostage returns and to cede administrative control in principle, showing that they are not as untouchable as the left-leaning press would have you believe. This is exactly what conservatives have argued for all along: apply strength, make clear demands, and force jihadist groups to choose between surrender and annihilation.
The plan’s mechanics — a 72-hour window for returning hostages, a phased Israeli pullback tied to verifiable demilitarization, and the creation of an international stabilization force and temporary governance — are practical, enforceable steps that prioritize victims over virtue signaling. Washington’s insistence on accountability and staged benchmarks is the opposite of pie-in-the-sky diplomacy; it’s a real-world roadmap to stop rockets, tunnels, and bloodshed once and for all.
Experienced conservatives like Fox News contributor Kiron Skinner have rightly noted that this approach flips the script on those who have let terror groups dictate terms for too long, isolating Hamas politically and diplomatically while rallying regional partners to take responsibility. Americans who value peace through strength should celebrate that U.S. diplomacy is compelling allies to act rather than apologizing for American resolve.
Of course the plan will face pushback and tricky implementation questions — deadlines, verification, and regional buy-in will matter — which is why President Trump’s insistence on holding Hamas to account and setting hard timelines is vital. Conservatives should demand that our leaders back this tough, pragmatic policy with real resources and the political will to see it through, because concessions without security are not peace, they’re a rerun of failure.
