Trump’s Gaza deal faces resistance
US President Donald Trump’s diplomatic push to disarm Hamas has run into headwinds as political resistance in Israel and disagreements with Hamas over implementation cast doubt on the US-backed plan.
US President Donald Trump's diplomatic efforts to disarm Hamas and broker a deal in Gaza have encountered significant resistance both within Israel and from the militant group itself. Trump initially hailed the agreement as a "monumental step" that Israel was "very happy" about, but the plan is now facing skepticism due to disagreements over implementation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet endorsed the plan, facing pressure from his far-right coalition ahead of elections, while also trying to accommodate Trump's diplomatic push. The situation has been further complicated by Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 18 Palestinians, straining the fragile deal.
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