Is Trump’s peace plan workable? Hamas is still considering the 20-point proposal. Experts say this is the closest peace has been since 2023, but fear things can still fall apart.
Hamas given peace ultimatum
Disarming details: Sealed by a handshake, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu have agreed on a bold proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Trump has given Hamas a 'three- to four-day' deadline to respond to the peace deal. Glossary
Flanked - Be on either side of.
Hamas - A militant Palestinian organisation, which has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007. It is listed as a terrorist organisation in the UK.
Non-partisan - Not affiliated with any specific political party or faction.
Alludes - Suggests something indirectly.
Self-determination - The right of a people to choose their political status without interference from others.
Neo-colonialism - Neo-colonialism is the practice of using economic, political, cultural, or other pressures to control or influence other countries, especially former colonies.
Blockade - Sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.
Famine - A widespread scarcity of food.
Radical - Extreme.
Honest Broker - An honest broker is a term used in diplomacy and international relations to describe an individual, organisation, or country that is accepted by all parties in a negotiation or conflict, as impartial and trustworthy.