Following the recent U.S. strike on Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly agreed in a late-night phone call to bring the ongoing Gaza conflict to a swift close—potentially within the next two weeks. According to Israel Hayom, the call outlined a bold vision: ending military operations, exiling Hamas leaders, releasing hostages, and expanding the Abraham Accords to include additional Arab states .
Under the plan, governance of Gaza would shift to four Arab nations—UAE, Egypt, and two others—with the Palestinian Authority permitted to re-enter, contingent upon Israel’s political concessions. The terms also include broader diplomatic goals: Saudi Arabia, Syria, and other Muslim-majority nations would join the Abraham Accords in return for Israeli steps toward a two-state solution and U.S. recognition of limited Israeli sovereignty in parts of the West Bank.
Netanyahu highlighted the opportunity created by the recent success in Iran, describing it as a pivotal moment to accelerate peace deals. While far-right Israeli coalition partners oppose moves toward Palestinian involvement, Netanyahu emphasized that “not even a single day must be wasted” in leveraging this moment.
Despite reports of a concrete agreement, no official statements have been made by either the Prime Minister’s Office or the White House. Arab partners, including the UAE and Egypt, have expressed willingness to help govern Gaza, but only if Israel allows the Palestinian Authority a clear role—something Netanyahu’s government has yet to embrace .
As Gaza endures a brutal 20-month siege and hostilities continue, the proposed rapid cessation of fighting and regional integration plan has far-reaching implications. The fate of the remaining hostages, the future of Hamas, and the timing and scope of Arab-led civic administration will be key indicators of whether this vision becomes reality.
With the ceasefire hanging in the balance, the world is watching to see if Trump and Netanyahu’s agreement can push through the political gridlock—or if deep opposition will stall even the most urgent deal.
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