Trump’s Gaza plan: What is at stake for Netanyahu?
The Trump administration is stepping up diplomatic efforts to secure a peace plan for Gaza. US envoy Jared Kushner is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a bid to persuade him to back the proposal. With Netanyahu facing major political and personal stakes ahead of a possible re-election, FRANCE 24’s Philip Turle examines whether the meeting could bring a breakthrough in Gaza…
In a significant turn of events ahead of Israel's upcoming elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to support President Trump's proposed "Board of Peace." The board, aimed at ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, represents a major diplomatic effort to secure Israel's security. However, recent polls indicate that a majority of Israelis do not back the board, and President Trump's approval rating has plummeted in Israel.
This situation presents a conundrum for Trump, who has grown close to Netanyahu, referring to him affectionately as "Bibi." While Trump cannot dismiss Netanyahu, an ally he considers personal and strategic, his declining approval ratings in Israel complicate his position. Netanyahu's staunch rejection of the board and his vow to prevent Hamas from disarming, despite its disarmament being a prerequisite for Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and the Palestinian territories, poses a geopolitical dilemma for Trump.
He must navigate this delicate balance between maintaining a crucial ally and addressing the growing discontent within Israel.
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