After months of signaling disengagement, Riyadh has presented Washington with a plan to oversee comprehensive reforms within the Palestinian Authority – a move designed to pave the way for Ramallah's return to power in Gaza.
Amid pressure from President Donald Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may authorize the reopening of the crossing. If and when that happens, its operating framework would be far more effective from Israel’s perspective than in the past, featuring remote oversight, European screening facilities and a secured entry corridor.
According to an American official, the reopening of the crossing was discussed as part of the dialogue between Trump and Netanyahu and would proceed alongside ongoing efforts to bring back Ran Gvili, the last remaining Israeli hostage held in the Gaza Strip.
Diplomatic officials tell Israel Hayom that Trump will announce a Gaza oversight council on Jan 15. A Palestinian force trained in Egypt may assume security duties, challenging Netanyahu's government.
Teams from both countries will define clear criteria for what constitutes dismantling the terrorist organisation's military capabilities, including destruction of tunnel networks throughout Gaza.
US president informs Netanyahu that he will announce his "day after" plan for Gaza on January 15, 2026, including the establishment of an international oversight body. Israeli officials downplayed the immediate practical impact while noting Netanyahu could not object.
Despite official denials, Turkish military personnel may ultimately be permitted to enter the Gaza Strip as part of postwar stabilization arrangements, according to diplomatic sources. The issue is expected to surface amid broader discussions on ending the war in Gaza during an upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
During the visit, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also set to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with holding additional meetings with evangelical leaders, elected officials and Jewish community representatives.
The US, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey discuss next steps in Gaza ceasefire and postwar governance at Miami summit, despite Israeli objections to the deployment of Turkish troops in the Strip.
Turkey is continuing to push for a role in the international force planned for the Gaza Strip, despite Israeli opposition. Ankara is trying to exploit the situation that has emerged after more than two months have passed since the end of the war without the force being established, and is now pressing aggressively to join it.
