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What sets Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu apart from the chaotic political environments surrounding them is their determination to implement the Gaza plan. Transforming Gaza without dragging Israel into ruling its population is a new concept – and its success depends entirely on the persistence and resolve of the president and prime minister.
A document attributed to a senior Iranian official proves that even after the blow it suffered at Israel’s hands, Tehran isn’t sitting idle – it is doing everything it can to lay the groundwork for another massacre. Yet ironically, this very effort may unintentionally expose a critical vulnerability at the leadership of the Islamic Republic.
Though not necessarily a full accession to the Abraham Accords, a significant diplomatic-economic step between Saudi Arabia and Israel is likely, according to a senior US diplomat who told Israel Hayom, "It’s not a gamble — it’s about geopolitics and economic interests. What should have happened long ago is likely to happen soon."
While Israel awaits the release of 13 deceased hostages, Turkey and Qatar are already enjoying enhanced US military cooperation, a stake in the future political settlement and efforts to embed Hamas within Gaza's governing structures. The 80 Turkish "experts" dispatched to Gaza to "assist in locating the hostages" are just the beginning of what may become a long-term presence.
Trump stopped IAF over Iran, pushed Gaza ceasefire, reversed Israel's moves on humanitarian aid cuts. Netanyahu resisted but the president saved Israel from itself. "I love Israel, I'm with you all the way," Trump said – and meant it.
Even as this immediate crisis eases, we must look ahead to the fragile days of the ceasefire and keep our eyes wide open. We cannot forget that the chaperones of this agreement, particularly Qatar and Turkey, do not have Israel’s best interests at heart.
The deadly incident in Rafah is Israel’s first test following the hostages deal and Hamas’ return to the streets of the Gaza Strip. Israel’s desire to “Lebanonize” Gaza, meaning routinely eliminating terrorists, will not succeed. Gaza is not Lebanon.
As the annual Torah reading cycle begins anew, we are reminded that although the Torah is a book of laws, it opens with a sweeping preface. The first commentary by Rashi sheds light on both his era and ours, offering a strategic key in the global battle over historical truth. Just ask Dr. Yaakov Herzog, uncle of our current president.
While the parties in Gaza seek a fragile peace, extremism is reigniting in Italy. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations are degenerating, journalists are being attacked, and police officers are being injured. Landini's CGIL union is providing logistical support to radical movements, while opposition groups that have embraced pro-Palestinian views are watching in silence.
In the Trump deal they left a gap the size of Shalom Tower regarding the deceased hostages, and it was obvious that Hamas would go through it and squeeze the life out of us, keep assets we will not be able to recover, and Israel will now have to invent levers to fix that.