Trump Plan Not Shared With Israel's Leaders.
Is Israel Being Shut Out? US Draft Resolution on Gaza Future Leaves Cabinet in the Dark
A closed Knesset discussion revealed that the Israeli Security Cabinet has not reviewed the US-drafted UN resolution detailing a two-year plan for an international force and new Palestinian governance in Gaza, prompting fears Israel is being excluded from the process.
A classified discussion in the Knesset has exposed significant friction between the Israeli government and the US administration's handling of the post-war future in Gaza, with the Israeli Security Cabinet reportedly not receiving a draft of the US resolution presented to the UN Security Council. The resolution seeks to codify the ceasefire and establish the next phase of the Trump Plan for international force authority in the Strip.
During the closed-door debate, a representative from the Israeli National Security Council (NSC) revealed that the Security Cabinet, Israel's highest decision-making body on such matters, had not yet discussed the US draft resolution, which is set to be debated by the UNSC in the coming days.
A cabinet source, speaking to the media, expressed severe frustration: "We did not receive the document, this is completely improper. Journalists have more information; it's illogical." The source emphasized the gravity of the situation: "Since these are the most dramatic issues, we must be involved. This is a moment of commendation or disaster. I am very worried about this document. It’s 'take it or leave it.'"
When Knesset members questioned whether Minister Ron Dermer, a close confidant of the Prime Minister, was privy to the document, the NSC representative present at the meeting declined to answer.
Key Elements of the US Proposal
The US-led initiative, according to reports in Walla, outlines a detailed framework intended to establish stability in Gaza for a period of at least two years, possibly solidifying the reality on the ground before the Israeli Cabinet has finalized its own policy. The core elements of the draft include:
All security and civilian mechanisms outlined in the proposal are initially set to operate for only two years, until December 31, 2027, with the possibility of future extension based on agreement with Israel and Egypt.
Israeli officials are concerned that the aggressive timeline and detailed nature of the Trump administration's move at the UNSC could force Israel's hand and prematurely solidify the post-war situation before Jerusalem's political leadership has adequately debated and approved the terms.