URGENT UPDATE: The Trump administration is facing a crisis as reports indicate that the president’s historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas is on the verge of collapse. Axios revealed today that key components of the deal, brokered just weeks ago, are being undermined by significant opposition from Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The peace plan, which proposed a full withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces from Gaza, included demands for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages, disarm, and refrain from future governance of Gaza. However, Netanyahu has outright rejected the participation of Turkey in a newly proposed Palestinian police force, contributing to rising tensions within the administration.
Sources close to the situation have expressed deep concern. A U.S. official stated, “The Turks were very helpful in getting the Gaza deal, and Netanyahu’s bashing Turkey has been very counterproductive.” The ramifications of Netanyahu’s stance are critical, as they threaten to derail the fragile agreement.
Further complicating matters, the Israeli military’s recent actions have intensified scrutiny of the peace negotiations. Just this past Tuesday, the IDF killed 104 Palestinians in a single night during a series of airstrikes on Gaza, raising fears that ongoing violence could further impede any chance of stability. “If we don’t have reliable security and governance in Gaza that the Israelis agree to, we will get stuck in a situation where Israel is attacking all the time,” a source involved in the planning remarked.
Since the deal was announced, critics have highlighted its precarious nature. High-ranking Israeli officials, including Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s Minister of National Security, have openly condemned essential elements of the plan. On social media, Ben-Gvir stated, “With the devil, one is forbidden to make deals,” lamenting that he was “sad that [he] was right.”
Despite this turmoil, some Trump officials remain hopeful. A senior U.S. official emphasized the importance of a cautious approach, saying, “It is better to move slow and get it right because we are not gonna have a second chance.”
The urgency of the situation cannot be overstated. As the administration grapples with dissent from its own allies and escalating violence in the region, the proposed peace framework hangs in the balance. The next steps are critical as officials attempt to salvage the agreement, which many believe is vital for long-term stability in the region.
Stay tuned for the latest developments as this story unfolds. This is a developing situation with significant implications for international relations and regional peace.
