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U.S. weighs Gaza rebuilding plan without Hamas disarmament

i24 News · 23 days ago
i24 News
i24 News
23 days ago

The U.S. is considering reconstruction options for Gaza that don’t require Hamas to disarm. Former Netanyahu adviser Mark Regev says the Israeli coalition could collapse if a Saudi-Israel peace deal moves forward — a scenario that might politically benefit Netanyahu ahead of elections.

Breakdown
  • There are no surprises in Washington regarding the Israeli prime minister's statements, and observers are advised to pay close attention to his language.
  • Every U.S. president since George W. Bush has supported Palestinian statehood, including Obama, Biden, and Trump. 4s
  • Trump's first-term plan proposed Palestinian statehood with restrictions that could be accepted by the Israeli right. 20s
  • Upcoming Israeli elections are anticipated within the next couple of months or by 2026, and coalition stability may be affected by peace negotiations with Saudi Arabia. 35s
  • If the coalition collapses due to peace with Saudi Arabia, it could place the prime minister in a politically advantageous position. 39s