A growing divergence between Washington and “Tel Aviv” has emerged over the future of Gaza, with Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly taking a dismissive stance toward the territory’s reconstruction, according to political analyst and White House correspondent Ariel Kahane of Israel Hayom.
Kahane cites informed sources indicating that Netanyahu views Gaza primarily as a problem for the United States rather than for the Israeli occupation entity, particularly given the absence of urgency in rebuilding the enclave. This perspective is expected to shape Netanyahu’s discussions with US President Donald Trump, who is pushing for a comprehensive vision for Gaza.
Netanyahu vs. Trump Advisers
Netanyahu’s position contrasts sharply with that of Trump’s close advisers, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, who are actively advocating for rapid reconstruction efforts. The Israeli enemy has already responded to their request by conducting a “pilot” project in Tel Sultan, creating a caravan-style neighborhood to demonstrate how life might look outside Hamas control for returning residents.
Despite this, Netanyahu insists that full-scale reconstruction of Gaza will not commence until Hamas is fully disarmed, in line with the framework outlined in the Trump plan.
Kahane also notes that Netanyahu is expected to seek Trump’s reaffirmation of the Israeli enemy’s commitment to returning the body of fallen soldier Ran Gwoeli. “As is widely known, the Prime Minister pledged during the war to achieve ‘absolute victory,’ which includes dismantling both the military and civilian infrastructure of Hamas, according to the objectives set by the Cabinet for the army. However, these goals have not yet been realized. Responsibility for Gaza’s future now rests with the mechanisms outlined in the Trump plan and UN Security Council resolutions,” Kahane reports.
Obstacles to Implementation
Under the US plan, an international security force (ISF) is supposed to oversee the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza. Yet, the United States faces significant difficulties in deploying such a force, leaving the realization of this objective uncertain. Meanwhile, Turkey and Qatar are reportedly pressuring Trump to shift the “red line” eastward, effectively reducing the Israeli enemy’s control over Gaza—a demand Netanyahu and the Zionist Chief of Staff both reject.
According to Kahane, the current US timetable estimates six months to plan Gaza’s future and another six months for implementation. The process is already significantly delayed, and multiple obstacles—including Israeli enemy’s lack of interest in reconstruction and America’s inability to enforce Hamas’ disarmament—pose major challenges to progress.
From Netanyahu’s perspective, the deadlock is more problematic for the US than for the Israeli occupation entity. The Israeli military continues to act as a buffer between the remaining elements of Hamas control in Gaza and the residents of the western Negev. Hamas’ current capabilities are severely diminished compared to pre-war levels. Kahane notes that “Netanyahu is dissatisfied in part because he has repeatedly pledged to eliminate Hamas. Given the current conditions, achieving that goal within the next year—an election year for both Israel and the United States—appears unlikely.”
Source: Al-Ahed News (Edited and translated by Al-Manar News Website)