Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of US deal for Gaza is a risky gamble

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejected a US-backed deal regarding Gaza, surprising military commanders and risking alienation from his key ally, former President Trump. Netanyahu struggles to reconcile conflicting demands from both domestic and international partners on Gaza policy.

Israeli prime minister’s unexpected move blindsided IDF commanders and risks alienating Trump, his main ally Benjamin Netanyahu’s public rejection of a US-backed deal for Gaza drew scepticism in Israel, amid reports he was personally hammering out details of a pilot military withdrawal days earlier. The Israeli prime minister is struggling to balance incompatible demands on Gaza policy from his key domestic and international allies. Continue reading...