US team are frustrated with Netanyahu’s moves on Gaza ceasefire
Accounts indicate that figures close to the US president—including the vice president, the secretary of state, the president’s son-in-law, the designated peace envoy, and the White House chief of staff—have become highly dissatisfied. They reportedly believe Netanyahu is deliberately delaying implementation of the agreement and taking active measures to weaken the Gaza ceasefire, describing his approach as “slow-walking” the deal.
An Israeli official, however, suggested that the US secretary of state aligns more closely with Netanyahu’s stance than do other senior US figures involved in the negotiations.
Meanwhile, a White House official was quoted as saying that Netanyahu has effectively “lost” the support of Trump’s core advisory circle. The same official noted that the US president himself remains the sole influential backer, although he wants the agreement to advance “faster.”
Netanyahu is said to have voiced particular doubts about proposals advanced by the US peace team, especially ideas related to the demilitarization of Gaza, which form a central pillar of the multi-stage framework.
Reports further say that Netanyahu is aware of the rift with US advisers and plans to bypass them during a scheduled meeting at Mar-a-Lago on Monday. His strategy is reportedly to speak directly to Trump in an effort to convince him to adopt a tougher position, according to a senior Israeli official.
The first phase of the agreement, which took effect on Oct. 10, involved the release of Israeli captives in exchange for Palestinian detainees.
However, Israel has not fully complied with its obligations under this initial stage, particularly the commitment to halt military operations. Continued Israeli attacks since the ceasefire began have resulted in at least 411 Palestinian deaths and 1,118 injuries.
The second phase of the plan outlines broader measures, including the establishment of a temporary technocratic body to govern Gaza, the launch of reconstruction projects, the creation of a peace council, deployment of an international force, additional withdrawals of Israeli troops, and the disarmament of Hamas.
The United Nations has estimated that rebuilding Gaza will require around $70 billion, following an Israeli military campaign that has killed nearly 71,000 Palestinians and injured more than 171,000 since October 2023.
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