Oct 1, 2025, 3:19 PM
Oct 1, 2025, 12:00 AM
Netanyahu defends Trump's Gaza peace plan amid cabinet skepticism
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- Benjamin Netanyahu assured his cabinet that coordination with Washington regarding the Gaza peace plan is closer than they might think.
- He addressed concerns over the recognition of future Palestinian statehood and the disarmament of Hamas.
- The Israeli Prime Minister's defense of the Trump plan shows the delicate balance he must maintain between U.S. diplomacy and his coalition's hardline stance.
In Israel, on September 30, 2025, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended U.S. President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan during a meeting with his hardline cabinet. Netanyahu assured ministers that coordination with Washington is close, presenting the plan as a significant opportunity. He acknowledged two major concerns from his ministers, specifically the recognition of future Palestinian statehood and the demilitarization of Hamas. Despite the vague wording regarding a Palestinian state in the proposal, Netanyahu emphasized that Israel and the U.S. would determine compliance with the plan's conditions without involvement from the Palestinian Authority. During the meeting, Netanyahu explained that the
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