Netanyahu rebuffs Gaza plan, testing Trump diplomacy
TL;DR
US allies fear Netanyahu’s rejection of the White House–backed Gaza peace plan undermines Trump’s leverage in the Middle East, weakening the Board of Peace and casting doubt on Washington’s ability to influence the region, as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarmament before any withdrawal and domestic politics complicate the peace roadmap; the White House says the plan isn’t derailed, but diplomats warn the administration’s credibility and strategy are at risk.
- US allies say they’re worried about Trump’s clout after Netanyahu rejected deal Politico
- Netanyahu calculates upsetting Trump is his least-bad option CNN
- Netanyahu rejects Trump-backed Gaza plan for Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal The Washington Post
- Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal The New York Times
- In rejecting Trump’s Gaza plan, Netanyahu reprises a balancing act he has mastered apnews.com
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