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Trump’s Gaza plan still alive, says US official after Netanyahu rejection
Trump’s Gaza plan still alive, says US official after Netanyahu rejection
A US official said Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan is still operative and advancing, despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejecting it on Sunday. The official told Reuters that discussions with Israel…
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A US official said Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan is still operative and advancing, despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejecting it on Sunday. The official told Reuters that discussions with Israel are continuing and that the process requires implementation and verification on the ground before stages can move forward, The Economic Times and Deccan Herald reported.
Netanyahu rejected the plan in televised remarks to his right-wing government, demanding Hamas disarmament first. His rejection came even as the Israeli military has effectively halted attacks under US pressure. The plan envisions a US-backed Palestinian technocratic government rebuilding Gaza after two years of assault.
The Indian Opinion
The dominant narrative paints this as a simple US-Israel rift, but the core dispute is over sequencing: Washington wants a technocratic government first, while Tel Aviv demands total Hamas disarmament. The real story is that both sides are posturing for domestic audiences. The plan's survival depends on whether the US can deliver concrete security guarantees to Israel, not just vague commitments. Watch if the US appoints a special envoy for Gaza, that will reveal if this is a real push or just a rhetorical exercise.
Sources (2): deccanherald.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
