Netanyahu Reportedly Offered Partial Gaza Reconstruction to Trump Without Disarmament

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently conveyed a message to U.S. President Donald Trump indicating that Israel would advance partial reconstruction in the Gaza Strip even without its disarmament, according to a report by Moriah Asraf on Channel 13, citing sources familiar with the matter. The Prime Minister's Office has vehemently denied the report. The message was reportedly transmitted during recent conversations between Netanyahu and Trump. The reconstruction would be limited to a specific area near the "yellow line" where IDF forces are stationed, not the entire Gaza Strip. Israeli sources indicated that Netanyahu also discussed the issue in closed-door meetings, mentioning the reconstruction of a particular neighborhood in the area, with infrastructure work expected to commence soon. This reported move contradicts a condition set in Trump's "20-point plan," which stipulates that reconstruction of the Strip would only occur after its disarmament. While this condition has not been met, sources claim Netanyahu signaled to the administration his willingness to proceed with localized reconstruction now. The report emerges amid ongoing discussions about reconstruction plans for Gaza and follows public support from Trump for Netanyahu ahead of elections. However, Asraf clarified that a direct link between the American support and the alleged agreement on reconstruction cannot be definitively established. The Prime Minister's Office dismissed the report as "complete fake news," while Asraf maintained her stance on the accuracy of her reporting.