In a surprising twist, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thrown his support behind US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. The proposal calls for demilitarizing Gaza and barring Hamas from any future governing role—although members could stay if they renounce violence and hand over their weapons 🤯.
From Karachi to Kuala Lumpur, young news junkies are glued to their screens as this drama sparks hot takes across social media 📱🔥.
Meanwhile, Hamas has given a cautious thumbs-up 👍, saying it’s ready to discuss releasing hostages and join a Palestinian national framework as Gaza’s future is sorted out.
But back home in Israel, Netanyahu’s far-right partners are furious. ‘We can’t let the group that brought devastation to Israel come back,’ warned National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. If ministers like Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (whose parties hold 13 of the Knesset’s 120 seats) feel the PM has given too much away, the coalition could collapse—potentially a year before the next election, due by October 2026 🗓️.
On the diplomatic front, Trump has urged Israel to pause its Gaza strikes so talks can kick off, starting with indirect negotiations in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh resort. But Smotrich slammed any ceasefire as a ‘grave mistake,’ arguing it could weaken Israel’s bargaining power and its push to free hostages, defeat Hamas, and demilitarize the territory.
With tensions soaring and competing visions for peace, the coming days could make or break Netanyahu’s government—and reshape the future of Gaza. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops 🌍.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
