Trump Announces Phased Withdrawal Plan for Israeli Forces from Gaza as Part of US Peace Initiative

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Washington's peace plan for Gaza would include a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Palestinian enclave.

"Working with the new transitional authority in Gaza, all parties will agree on a timeline for Israeli forces to withdraw in phases," Trump stated during his address to reporters at the White House.

The President was referring to a proposed new governing body that would oversee the Palestinian territory as part of the peace initiative.

Trump made these remarks while discussing the administration's approach to resolving the ongoing conflict in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of establishing a clear withdrawal process coordinated with the new transitional governance structure.

The announcement comes amid continued tensions in the region and represents a significant policy position from the US administration regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.