Israel is expected to make some “painful and important” concessions as part of the US plan aimed at resolving the conflict in Gaza, according to reports from Israeli TV Channel 12.
This channel noted that there is significant opposition to the involvement of the Palestinian Authority in future planning, raising concerns about Israel’s recent policies regarding this matter.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has consistently opposed the Palestinian Authority’s role, asserting that Israel should retain control over the region after the conflict.
The latest proposal from President Trump suggests a phased expansion of the Palestinian Authority’s governance rights after a transitional phase, during which international organizations would oversee these areas.
The Palestinian Authority, led by Mahmoud Abbas and established under the Oslo Agreement back in 1994, is recognized internationally but currently has control only in certain parts of the West Bank. They lost Gaza to Hamas following the 2006 Palestinian elections.
Details about Trump’s Gaza peace plan were introduced by Israeli media, outlining 21 components that could potentially lead to the creation of a Palestinian state, although it explicitly excludes Hamas from any governing structure.
The suggested transitional government would manage daily operations under the watch of new international organizations until the Palestinian Authority completes necessary reforms.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has been mentioned as a possible interim leader for this transitional government.
According to the report, the Israeli Defense Forces are set to gradually withdraw from Gaza. A comprehensive plan was allegedly reviewed by Israeli television.
Moreover, anyone wishing to return to Gaza after evacuation will be permitted to do so, marking a notable change from earlier statements in February regarding temporary relocation for Palestinians.
Earlier this week, Trump shared these plans with allies at the United Nations, though Hamas hasn’t been fully briefed on the entire strategy yet.
In a related report, Channel 12 indicated that the US is applying considerable pressure on Qatar to facilitate discussions with Hamas.
Washington believes that engaging the Palestinian Authority is crucial for eliciting pressure from Arab nations, particularly to secure the release of Israeli hostages.
Netanyahu is slated to meet with Trump at the White House on Monday.
