Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly declared his support for Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza peace plan, calling it aligned with Israel’s war aims. Standing beside Trump during a news conference, Netanyahu said the plan would help Israel recover its hostages, dismantle Hamas’s military and political control, and ensure Gaza no longer poses a security threat. However, he also emphasized that Israel would retain a security perimeter and warned that if Hamas rejects the deal, Israel would act unilaterally. Though the public show of unity matters symbolically, analysts note there remain gaps between Israel’s long-term interests and aspects of Trump’s plan. For example, Netanyahu has been wary of ceding control over Gaza’s governance or giving the Palestinian Authority a role — something included in parts of the plan. Hamas is reportedly reviewing the proposal “in good faith,” but has not yet accepted, and its assent will be crucial to whether the plan can move forward. #Netanyahu #TrumpPeacePlan #Gaza #IsraelHamasConflict #HostageRelease #Ceasefire #Hamas #SecurityDeal #MiddleEastPeace #Diplomacy
