{ "id": 325858, "title": "Israel holds off on next phase of Trump Gaza plan as Shin Bet warns Hamas seeking to ‘trap Israel’", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/israel-holds-off-on-next-phase-of-trump-gaza-plan-as-shin-bet-warns", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-08-08T22:48:46.000Z", "source": { "name": "Jerusalem Post", "slug": "jerusalem-post", "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904919" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "The Israeli security agency, Shin Bet, has cautioned that Hamas plans to exploit the roadmap for implementing the next phase of US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan to limit Israel's military freedom of action. According to Shin Bet Director David Zini, Hamas views the proposed demilitarization process as a tactical opportunity to purchase time and constrain Israel, rather than as a genuine path towards disarmament. Zini warned that Hamas may drag out the process until after Israel's upcoming October elections, hoping to prevent the resumption of military operations during that period. Israel has yet to formally approve the roadmap, with security cabinet ministers expressing opposition to a proposed 14-day preparatory period before implementation, citing concerns about restrictions on targeted strikes against Hamas operatives. The Israeli demand for genuine and verifiable demilitarization of Gaza contrasts with the Trump administration and its Board of Peace's proposal for a phased process involving Hamas disarmament, a Palestinian technocratic administration, an International Stabilization Force, and further Israeli withdrawals. The 15-point roadmap published last week calls for both sides to complete outstanding commitments before mechanisms for implementing Phase 2 are finalized. However, Israel has yet to sign or formally approve the demilitarization roadmap, with both sides continuing to disagree over the pace and conditions of the next phase.", "summary": "Israel has delayed the next phase of the US-backed Gaza peace plan. According to the Jerusalem Post, ministers are pushing back against a proposed 14-day preparatory period and demanding guarantees that Hamas will genuinely disarm.\n\nHamas has stated it remains ready to proceed with the plan and has urged pressure on Israel to abide by the agreement. A Hamas official said the group had informed the US President's Board of Peace that it stood by the latest stage of the plan, which involves handing over weapons to a nascent Palestinian governing committee in Gaza. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had not agreed to the draft presented by the Board of Peace, Channel News Asia and Dawn reported.\n\nThe Shin Bet has warned that Hamas is seeking to \"trap Israel\". Israel's stance comes amid opposition from its right-wing base to the Gaza deal and Netanyahu's tough reelection fight in October, Channel News Asia reported.", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/325858.png", "coverage": { "outlets": 12, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "Haaretz", "title": "In Gaza and Lebanon, Netanyahu is betting that Trump has run out of steam", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/in-gaza-and-lebanon-netanyahu-is-betting-that-trump-has-run-out-of", "published": "2026-08-08T16:31:14.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News", "title": "Report: Israel discussing Gaza pullback despite public pledges", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/report-israel-discussing-gaza-pullback-despite-public-pledges", "published": "2026-08-08T21:13:13.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Jerusalem Post", "title": "Anti-Hamas Gaza clans inflict heavy losses, pose 'day after' dilemma for Israel", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/anti-hamas-gaza-clans-inflict-heavy-losses-pose-day-after-dilemma-for", "published": "2026-08-09T10:18:15.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Al Jazeera", "title": "Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/israel-rejects-trumps-15-point-plan-for-gaza", "published": "2026-08-09T11:31:18.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Ajel English", "title": "Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan, rules out Palestinian state under his leadership", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/netanyahu-rejects-gaza-plan-rules-out-palestinian-state-under-his", "published": "2026-08-09T11:53:32.000Z" }, { "outlet": "BBC World", "title": "Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/israel-rejects-trumps-15-point-plan-for-gaza-netanyahu-says", "published": "2026-08-09T11:58:22.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Egypt Independent", "title": "Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan, saying no withdrawal until Hamas disarms", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/israel-rejects-trumps-gaza-peace-plan-saying-no-withdrawal-until", "published": "2026-08-09T12:00:03.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Indian Express", "title": "Israel PM Netanyahu rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/israel-pm-netanyahu-rejects-trumps-15-point-plan-for-gaza", "published": "2026-08-09T12:10:56.000Z" }, { "outlet": "CNBC", "title": "Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/israel-rejects-trumps-15-point-plan-for-gaza-netanyahu-says-377276", "published": "2026-08-09T13:22:44.000Z" }, { "outlet": "KBC", "title": "Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/israel-rejects-trumps-15-point-plan-for-gaza-netanyahu-says-393033", "published": "2026-08-09T17:06:37.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Qatar Tribune", "title": "Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/israel-rejects-trumps-15-point-plan-for-gaza-414418", "published": "2026-08-09T21:00:00.000Z" } ] }, "ai_generated": true, "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original." }