Binyamin Netanyahu’s political survival “depends on preserving, not resolving, the conflict’s ambiguities”, explains Ami Ayalon in a guest essay.Progress on a lasting peace plan “will require new leadership”, the former head of Shin Bet argues https://t.co/xlZBXkn46N ...

On the edge of a small city in southern Israel, a cavernous warehouse is being remade into the headquarters of President Trump’s Gaza peace plan https://t.co/HTzBMar87g ...

Ceasefire and Hostage Release - The White House is optimistic that Israel will vote and redeploy within 24 hours, hoping for hostage release by Monday [1] - The first phase of ceasefire and hostage release is expected to proceed as planned [1] - The next phase, requiring Hamas to surrender weapons, faces difficulties [1] Political Dynamics - President Trump's pressure was key to achieving the deal, where President Biden was unable to find a way to stop it [1] - Trump's connections and business relationships in the region facilitated negotiations [1] - Trump signed a security guarantee with Qatar after an Israeli strike, signaling "enough is enough" to Netanyahu [1] Future Prospects - The deal could be the beginning of the end of the war, potentially traced back to the Israeli strike in Doha [1] - The agreement could open the door to a much bigger peace plan encompassing the entire region in the months and years to come [1] - The success of the deal depends on how the chapter ends [2]

Good evening. Week night, we begin this hour with breaking news. Donald Trump just announced that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of a peace plan.That is all we know at this stage. We're going to be joined in a moment by Laura Baron Lopez at the White House, but for now, Simone, you and I have talked very often about what actually goes into these negotiations. Yes.Now, it's our understanding and we'll have um Laura Baron Lopez from the White House in just a moment who's on the beat who's ...

Many Palestinians are clinging to a fragile hope sparked by US President Donald Trump’s peace plan, but suspicions run deep and whether it amounts to anything more than a political maneuver is about to be tested https://t.co/okoZA3YNCx ...

RT Aysha (@AyshaSusmaz)100+ Palestinians dead in one day and Trump thinks a tweet can stop Israel. This is what his “peace plan” looks like on the ground.President of U.S can’t stop Israel, This is just a deception. https://t.co/3kOCDqW4SO ...

Members of the political wing of Hamas met officials from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey in Doha as part of the militant group’s deliberations over a US peace plan for Gaza https://t.co/9JYSPiy05V ...

Trump and Netanyahu agree new US peace plan for Gaza https://t.co/c0hbmIDLi8 ...

US-Israel Relations & Diplomatic Stance - The US President has given the Israeli Prime Minister significant leeway in the Gaza war over the past 7 months [2][7] - International anger towards Israel is at a peak, leading to growing isolation on the world stage [8][9] - A 21-point peace plan, spearheaded by Steve Whit, proposes that Hamas disarm and release hostages in exchange for the removal of IDF forces from Gaza [4][5] Potential Policy Shifts & Challenges - The Israeli Prime Minister may seek to avoid explicit disagreement with the US President regarding the annexation of the West Bank, potentially pursuing a partial or less dramatic approach [12] - The Israeli Prime Minister may want to appear to meet the US President halfway, but ending the war might be too much for his coalition partners [16] - De facto annexation could occur through expanding settlements in the West Bank, effectively taking land off the table for a potential Palestinian state [17][18] Peace Plan & Regional Dynamics - The 21-point plan is vague on security arrangements and timing, using the word "gradually" often [15] - The US President desires to end the war and expand the Abraham Accords, potentially using leverage such as UN Security Council resolutions to influence the Israeli Prime Minister [18][19][20] - The United Arab Emirates may pull back from the Abraham Accords if Israel proceeds with annexation [21]

US-Middle East Relations & Peace Plan - The report discusses President Trump's optimism about closing a deal between Israel and Palestine, despite previous attempts [1] - A 21-point plan presented by President Trump to several Arab states proposes a stabilization force of Arab nations to control Gaza, with the IDF eventually leaving, contrasting with Netanyahu's demand for Israeli security control [3][4] - Hamas has reportedly not seen the official 21-point plan, and Palestinian representation is not effectively involved in current negotiations [7][8] Trump-Netanyahu Relationship - The relationship between President Trump and Netanyahu is reportedly strained, despite potential displays of friendship [9][10] - Trump's opposition to Israel annexing the West Bank is a point of contention for Netanyahu, facing pressure from his right-wing coalition [10] - Netanyahu faces internal political challenges, as recognizing the 21-point plan could lead to defections from the right-wing elements of his government [11]