Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently clarified that Israel has not officially endorsed a Gaza ceasefire proposal supported by the United States. While Washington officials suggested that the framework could lead to the disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of the region, Netanyahu emphasized that his administration is still reviewing the terms and has submitted its own revisions.
During a meeting with the US-backed Board of Peace, the Prime Minister received assurances that an Israeli military withdrawal would be contingent upon the disarmament of Hamas. Despite these promises, Netanyahu faces intensifying opposition from his own coalition. Two far-right ministers, Bezalel Smotrich and Orit Strook, have demanded a re-vote on the proposal, arguing that the current draft deviates from earlier discussions. Analysts suggest this demand is largely a political maneuver ahead of the October 27 elections.
Reports from Israeli media indicate that the military has tightened its rules of engagement, now requiring higher-level authorization for strikes unless troops face immediate threats. Meanwhile, political experts observe that Israel’s growing international isolation leaves the Prime Minister with little leverage to reject the American plan, effectively tethering him to the strategy proposed by President Donald Trump’s administration.
