Netanyahu willing to give Trump's Gaza plan a chance, IDF retreating to Yellow Line - report

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled a potential shift in his stance on a Gaza disarmament plan proposed by former US President Donald Trump. Axios reported Sunday that Netanyahu pledged to give Trump's 15-point plan a chance after speaking with Jared Kushner.

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The IDF will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.

This reported willingness to consider the plan comes after Netanyahu publicly rejected it during a cabinet meeting, stating, "The IDF will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." He elaborated that disarmament would encompass "the heavy weapons, the less heavy weapons – all the weapons."

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When I say Hamas is disarmed, that means the heavy weapons, the less heavy weapons – all the weapons.

Despite Netanyahu's public rejection, a US official told Axios that the US "is not bothered" by his stance. The official indicated understanding of Netanyahu's "political needs" as long as he complies with US requests, particularly regarding restraining attacks in Gaza. The report also noted that the IDF has started a gradual return to the "Yellow Line" in Gaza and ceased strikes on the territory.

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We understand Bibi's political needs.

Negotiations are ongoing, with the US and mediators reportedly demanding that Hamas initiate the disarmament process. The article cites Miriam Sela-Eitam, Danya Saperstein, and Tzvi Jasper as contributors to the report.

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We have no problem with it as long as he continues to do what we ask, especially regarding restraining attacks in Gaza.