Israel Backs Trump Gaza Plan and Appoints New Government

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office reaffirmed its commitment to a 20-point plan for Gaza authored by United States President Donald Trump. The office asserted that the immediate disarmament and demilitarization of Hamas are non-negotiable prerequisites before any reconstruction begins. In an official statement, Israel urged international mediators to demand that Hamas surrender its weapons, accusing the group of diverting humanitarian aid to build military infrastructure.

While maintaining these demands, Israel facilitated a winterization package through the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories, providing sewage equipment, clothing, and tents to civilians in the Gaza Strip.

In a separate political shift, Israeli President Isaac Herzog appointed Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government following recent elections. Eisenkot, a rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, proposed an emergency administration framework. This plan focuses on national conscription and the dismantling of both the political and military wings of Hamas.