Israeli media outlets reported Thursday that President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to end the Gaza war within two weeks and expand Middle East peace deals, but major international news organizations have not independently confirmed the claims.
Israeli outlets cited unnamed sources claiming the leaders spoke by phone following recent US military action against Iranian nuclear sites. Under the reported agreement, Israel would cease Gaza military operations within two weeks while Hamas leadership faces exile and remaining hostages gain freedom.
International media outlets have not published independent reports confirming the alleged agreement.
According to the Israeli Hayom, the plan would involve four Arab state, including Egypt and the UAE, governing Gaza after Hamas removal. It would also expand the Abraham Accords to include Syria and Saudi Arabia, allow voluntary Gaza emigration and include US recognition of limited Israeli sovereignty in the West Bank.
Neither the White House nor Netanyahu’s office has issued statements confirming the specific details or timeline.
Trump has been pushing Netanyahu to end the 20-month war while the Israeli leader seeks complete Hamas removal. Arab states have said they won’t help govern postwar Gaza without Palestinian Authority involvement and progress toward a two-state solution. Netanyahu opposes Palestinian Authority control in Gaza.
Current ceasefire negotiators said Thursday that significant progress remains elusive, requiring both parties to engage more substantively in Cairo discussions.
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