Israel conveys ‘concerns’ to US on Gaza plan, keeps up strikes on territory
Israel has expressed concerns to the U.S. regarding a Gaza peace plan promoted by President Donald Trump, citing insufficient disarmament of Hamas. Tensions persist as Israel continues military strikes, claiming Hamas is using the ceasefire to rearm.
Why it matters
The disconnect between the U.S. administration and the Israeli government highlights ongoing instability and diplomatic friction in the Middle East peace process.
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JERUSALEM: Israel said on Monday it had expressed concern to the United States about a plan to end the Gaza war hailed by President Donald Trump, as it kept up strikes on the Palestinian territory.<br />
It marks the latest sign of disconnect between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces a tough reelection fight in October and has heavily promoted his relationship with the US leader, whom he met again last week.<br />
Netanyahu’s office demanded more concrete disarmament by Hamas, which on Friday announced it would give up weapons under the Trump plan to a nascent Palestinian governing committee.<br />
“Israel has conveyed its comments and concerns on the proposed framework to our American counterparts. The version that has been made public does not reflect Israel’s positions,” Doron Spielman, spokesman for the prime minister’s office, told AFP.<br />
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