News- Middle East: The secretary general of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement has categorically denounced US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, characterizing it as a “formula for perpetuating the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian nation.”

In a statement released on Monday, Ziyad al-Nakhalah emphasized that the proposal, which Trump presented at the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, completely reflects the occupying Tel Aviv regime’s vision.

“Israel aims to enforce, with the support of the United States, what it could not accomplish through military action. Consequently, we view the US-Israeli declaration as a catalyst for escalating conflict in the region,” the Islamic Jihad chief stated.

On Monday, Trump said "we're beyond very close" following the announcement of his plan, which entails an immediate cessation of all military operations in Gaza, and referred to Monday as a "historic day for peace."

He elaborated on the so-called peace plan that he had introduced to the Muslim and Arab leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

Trump stated that the proposal includes the release of all Israeli captives within a 48-hour timeframe, the demilitarization of Gaza, and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.

The procedure will be supervised by a Board of Peace led by leaders from the Arab world, Israel, and the United States.

Trump additionally mentioned the unequivocal opposition of the Israeli prime minister to Palestinian statehood.

He underscored his complete backing for the Tel Aviv regime, stating that he would persist in the effort to make the occupied al-Quds the capital of Israel.

Trump also claimed that he was “hearing that Hamas wants to get this done too.”

Netanyahu, for his part, commended Trump and conveyed his endorsement of the initiative to conclude the conflict in Gaza.

Source: Press TV