Israel's far-right coalition rejects US-backed Gaza governance plan due to Netanyahu's refusal to annex Gaza and establish new settlements.
In a significant escalation, far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has slammed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his reluctance to take responsibility for the war-torn Gaza Strip. Smotrich sees Netanyahu's "unwillingness" as the "original sin" that must be addressed, stating that the prime minister should instead establish a military government in Gaza to encourage immigration and settlement.
The US-backed plan, dubbed the "Gaza executive board", has sparked tensions between Israel and its coalition partners. The board, which will operate under the broader "board of peace" chaired by former US President Donald Trump, includes Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari diplomat Ali al-Thawadi, along with other regional officials.
The White House has announced that Trump's plan aims to establish a three-part governance structure: the board of peace, a Palestinian technocratic committee, and the Gaza executive board. However, Israel has consistently rejected Turkish involvement in post-war Gaza, citing strained relations between the two countries since the war began in October 2023.
Netanyahu himself objected to the plan on Saturday, stating that some appointments were "not coordinated with Israel" and contrary to its policy. The prime minister instructed his foreign minister to contact US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the issue.
The Gaza truce plan has entered a second phase, shifting from implementing a ceasefire to disarmament and disarmament of Hamas. However, the focus on transitional governance, demilitarization, and reconstruction in the territory marks a dramatic escalation of diplomatic ambitions amidst persistent violence from Israeli forces.
Life in Gaza remains precarious, with at least 451 Palestinians reported killed since the ceasefire took effect in October last year. Recent storms have compounded the crisis, causing deaths and flooding in displacement camps already stretched beyond their limits.
The US has proposed that countries contributing $1 billion or more to the board of peace would enjoy longer membership terms, but this has sparked controversy among member states.
In a significant escalation, far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has slammed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his reluctance to take responsibility for the war-torn Gaza Strip. Smotrich sees Netanyahu's "unwillingness" as the "original sin" that must be addressed, stating that the prime minister should instead establish a military government in Gaza to encourage immigration and settlement.
The US-backed plan, dubbed the "Gaza executive board", has sparked tensions between Israel and its coalition partners. The board, which will operate under the broader "board of peace" chaired by former US President Donald Trump, includes Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari diplomat Ali al-Thawadi, along with other regional officials.
The White House has announced that Trump's plan aims to establish a three-part governance structure: the board of peace, a Palestinian technocratic committee, and the Gaza executive board. However, Israel has consistently rejected Turkish involvement in post-war Gaza, citing strained relations between the two countries since the war began in October 2023.
Netanyahu himself objected to the plan on Saturday, stating that some appointments were "not coordinated with Israel" and contrary to its policy. The prime minister instructed his foreign minister to contact US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the issue.
The Gaza truce plan has entered a second phase, shifting from implementing a ceasefire to disarmament and disarmament of Hamas. However, the focus on transitional governance, demilitarization, and reconstruction in the territory marks a dramatic escalation of diplomatic ambitions amidst persistent violence from Israeli forces.
Life in Gaza remains precarious, with at least 451 Palestinians reported killed since the ceasefire took effect in October last year. Recent storms have compounded the crisis, causing deaths and flooding in displacement camps already stretched beyond their limits.
The US has proposed that countries contributing $1 billion or more to the board of peace would enjoy longer membership terms, but this has sparked controversy among member states.
Netanyahu's refusal to annex Gaza is a major hold-up for any real progress in Palestine. It's like he's stuck in a never-ending cycle of delay and denial. Smotrich's solution, while radical, might be the only way forward - a military government could bring stability and encourage immigration... but let's not get ahead of ourselves 
. The US plan sounds legit, but what about Turkey's role? Is it just another case of "US does this, Israel does that" 
. And have we forgotten the 451 Palestinians who've lost their lives in Gaza already? We need real action now, not more talk 
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honestly tho, can't we all just get along? Netanyahu's being super dodgy on this whole Gaza thing 
and I'm like "dude, just own up to it already" 
Smotrich's ideas are sketchy too, wanna establish a military gov in Gaza? That's straight outta Hunger Games territory 
. We need real solutions, not just power struggles between politicians 
. And what's with all these money deals and longer membership terms? Can't we focus on rebuilding lives instead of getting rich off the ashes of war 
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. Israel needs to take responsibility for its actions and make a plan to help the people there, not just talk about it. Netanyahu's refusal to annex Gaza and establish new settlements is still holding everyone back. The fact that Smotrich thinks he knows better than Netanyahu is concerning... what if his idea of establishing a military government in Gaza doesn't work out? We need to focus on finding a real solution, not just trying to shift the blame 
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but at the same time benjamin netanyahu is being super irresponsible by not taking charge of gaza 
the us backed plan just makes sense 
and now they're adding more tension with turkey involved 
it's all so complicated 
life there must be a nightmare 
. I mean, who needs a military government in Gaza to encourage immigration and settlement? Sounds like something out of a bad sci-fi movie 
. Meanwhile, life in Gaza remains super tough, with people struggling to survive amidst all the drama 
. And can we talk about Netanyahu's attitude? It's like he's trying to annex Gaza on his own terms... newsflash Ben: you're not a superhero 
. The US is throwing around this "board of peace" plan, but it seems like everyone's having a major disagreement 
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Netanyahu is just makin things worse by not takin responsibility for what's happenin there 
like who would want 2 live under martial law?!