Following the recent Israel-Iran ceasefire, the US president and Israeli prime minister agree on a Middle East peace strategy, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough.
Multiple Israeli media outlets have reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have reached a significant diplomatic breakthrough by agreeing to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza within two weeks.
The agreement, which was made over the phone this week, also includes bold plans to broaden the Abraham Accords and possibly create a Palestinian state that has undergone reform.
Under the proposed agreement, Hamas would be essentially replaced by four Arab countries, including Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, to take over the administration of the Gaza Strip after hostilities in Gaza end in two weeks.
One of the most important proposed changes to the administration of Gaza since Hamas took over in 2007 is this drastic change in the governance structure of the territory.
A number of crucial elements in the framework presented in the reports would drastically alter the political climate in the region.
According to reports, the agreement was made over the phone shortly after the United States hit nuclear targets in Iran earlier this week, indicating that the timing is directly related to recent military events.
According to a Thursday report from the Israeli newspaper, Israel Hayom, quoting an unnamed source, Netanyahu and Trump discussed a rapid conclusion to the Gaza conflict, potentially within two weeks. This “euphoric” phone call, which reportedly included US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, outlined several key provisions for Gaza’s post-war future:
Civilian Emigration: Several unnamed countries would reportedly accept Gazan civilians who wish to leave the territory.
Cessation of Hostilities: A complete halt to Israel’s military offensive in Gaza.
Hostage Release: The immediate release of all remaining 50 hostages held by Hamas.
Hamas Exile: The leadership of Hamas would be exiled from the Gaza Strip.
Arab-Led Governance: A coalition of Arab nations, including the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, along with two other unnamed states, would reportedly assume joint governance of the war-torn enclave.
By expanding the Abraham Accords, the reported agreement encompasses a vision for peace in the Middle East that goes far beyond Gaza.
Syria and Saudi Arabia could join the normalization agreements, which currently include Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.
Given Syria’s complicated political situation and Saudi Arabia’s historically cautious stance toward Israeli normalization, this expansion signifies a dramatic change in regional dynamics.
The Middle East’s diplomatic landscape would be drastically changed by the inclusion of these countries, which would form an unprecedented coalition of Arab states with normalized relations with Israel.
Netanyahu and Trump are said to be planning to bring even more countries into the fold, fostering unprecedented regional cooperation.
The proposed expansion includes:
- Syria: A significant and highly sensitive inclusion, signaling a potential shift in regional alignments.
- Saudi Arabia: A long-anticipated move that would be a monumental step towards broader peace in the Middle East.
- Other Muslim Countries: A broader invitation for other Muslim-majority nations to normalize relations with Israel.
Importantly, Israel is said to have committed to a two-state solution with a “reformed” Palestinian Authority as part of the agreement.
This requirement highlights how the Palestinian Authority must undergo substantial internal reforms in order to remain viable as a governing body.
Additionally, it has been reported that the United States would acknowledge limited Israeli sovereignty in the hotly contested region of Judea and Samaria.
However, there is a catch to this action: the leaders of Hamas have previously rejected calls for exile, which poses a serious obstacle to the suggested strategy.
Prime Minister Netanyahu, in a recent video address, alluded to the potential for “enlarging peace accords” after the conclusion of the Israel-Iran war. “We have fought with determination against Iran and achieved a great victory. This victory opens the path to dramatically enlarge the peace accords,” he stated, hinting at the broader strategic vision now coming to light.
This reported agreement, if it materializes, represents a bold and ambitious attempt to bring stability and new alliances to a volatile region. The coming weeks will undoubtedly reveal the true extent of this peacemaking dream and its potential to reshape the future of the Middle East.
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