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

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected a US-backed deal for Gaza, prompting scepticism inside Israel. Reports say he was personally working out details of a pilot military withdrawal only days earlier. The unexpected reversal caught IDF commanders off guard and risks alienating Donald Trump, described as Netanyahu’s main ally. He is struggling to reconcile incompatible demands over Gaza policy from important domestic and international partners.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-10 17:27Original