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Netanyahu Reverses Stance on US Gaza Disarmament Plan, Risking Diplomatic Rupture

Aug 12, 2026 10:16 AM CT Gaza Strip diplomacy,US-Israel relations,Gaza,Hamas,Netanyahu

Summary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reversed his position regarding a US-proposed plan to disarm Hamas in Gaza. This diplomatic shift signals potential friction between Israel and the United States, complicating ongoing negotiations for a post-conflict resolution and potentially delaying stabilization efforts in the region.

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David Makovsky joins us to discuss Netanyahu’s reversal on the Trump plan to disarm Hamas, what it means for Gaza, and whether it risks a new rupture with Washington. The post Bibi’s Gaza Reversal appeared first on The Times of Israel .

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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Reversed previous agreement to disarm Hamas under the US plan, risking diplomatic fallout.

United States NEUTRAL

Proposed a plan to disarm Hamas which is now facing Israeli resistance.

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