Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu Hold a Press Conference - September 29, 2025

In a White House State Dining Room press conference on September 29, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point U.S.-sponsored Gaza peace proposal, securing endorsement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the nearly two-year war. The plan demands Hamas release Israeli hostages, boosts humanitarian aid via UN channels, establishes an international security force for Gaza withdrawal, and ensures Israeli security perimeters while rejecting governance by Hamas or the Palestinian Authority. Trump warned of full U.S. backing for Israel to eradicate Hamas if rejected, amid Netanyahu's fourth visit since Trump's return to office. The rambling event, blending jokes and criticisms of predecessors, drew praise from Israeli leaders across the spectrum but raised doubts over Hamas acceptance, coinciding with U.S. government shutdown tensions.
Guests:
Donald Trump, U.S. President
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister
JD Vance, U.S. Vice President