Trump Pushes Netanyahu on Gaza Peace Plan After Israeli Election
US President Donald Trump has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance a stalled Gaza peace plan following the conclusion of Israel’s parliamentary elections, according to reports.
DetikNews reported that the two leaders discussed the initiative during a telephone conversation on Thursday, November 5, 2026, citing Israeli media outlet Channel 12 and Anadolu Agency. The president is pushing for progress regardless of which coalition ultimately takes power in Israel. The conversation, which also touched upon the conflict with Iran, was described by sources as positive and constructive.
The four-part proposal includes transferring Gaza’s administration to a Palestinian technocratic committee, placing weaponry under international supervision, withdrawing Israeli troops gradually, and beginning regional reconstruction.
Implementation of the framework stalled for months because of the Israeli election campaign, as Washington sought to avoid political sensitivities, Channel 12 reported. The peace plan is divided into several phases, with the first phase launched in 2025 focusing on a ceasefire and the release of hostages and prisoners.
Washington Demands Full Israeli Partnership
A senior US official stated that the White House expects Israel to approve measures previously delayed by domestic political considerations. We want to move forward cooperatively, and we need full cooperation and full partnership from the Israeli government,
the unnamed official told Channel 12, as cited by Warta Ekonomi.
Reconstruction in Gaza will not begin without verified progress toward dismantling the military capabilities of Hamas, the official added. ANTARA News noted that the disarmament process will proceed step-by-step through verification mechanisms, though the official did not specify the exact extent of disarmament required before reconstruction can commence.
Some Israeli officials had previously expressed concern that Netanyahu’s administration would face political pressure if it allowed reconstruction before Hamas fully disarmed.
Political Uncertainty Grips Israeli Leadership
The renewed diplomatic push arrives while Israel confronts uncertainty over forming a governing coalition after the October 27 legislative elections failed to deliver a parliamentary majority. President Isaac Herzog granted a mandate to opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a government, though Netanyahu seeks to retain his post as prime minister, according to MataMata.com.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, a senior member of Trump’s Board of Peace, traveled to Israel following the presidential phone call to meet with Netanyahu and Eisenkot. Tony Blair, a senior member of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace, visited Israel to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot to encourage support for the Gaza peace plan.
Sources indicate that the Trump administration, the U.S.-backed Board of Peace, and Israel agree that the 20-point plan is the best path to resolve the situation in Gaza.
Timeline of the Gaza Conflict and Diplomatic Push
- October 2023: Military strikes in Gaza began, resulting in more than 74,000 deaths and over 175,000 injuries alongside widespread infrastructure damage, according to ANTARA News data.
- 2025: The initial phase of Trump’s peace plan launched, establishing a framework focused on a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, as reported by ANTARA News.
- October 27, 2026: Israel held parliamentary elections that failed to produce a clear majority, leaving the formation of a new government deadlocked.
- November 5, 2026: President Trump spoke by phone with Prime Minister Netanyahu to demand the resumption of the Gaza peace initiative.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Gaza Peace Initiative
What specific steps make up the second phase of the peace framework?
The second phase transfers governance of Gaza to a Palestinian technocratic committee backed by international stabilization forces, according to ANTARA News. Weaponry falls under the authority of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza with international oversight, running concurrently with the phased withdrawal of Israeli troops and reconstruction efforts.