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Washington Supports Netanyahu's Political Maneuvering Amid Peace Plan Dispute
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First reported by Kan News · Aug 11, 2026
What happened
U.S. officials view Netanyahu's public rejection of Trump's peace plan as politically motivated but support his maneuvering ahead of Israeli elections. The U.S. peace initiative demands Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, with cautious optimism about progress despite challenges.
- 01Netanyahu publicly rejects Trump's peace plan but U.S. sees internal political motives.
- 02White House allows Netanyahu political leeway if Gaza violence decreases.
- 03U.S. peace plan requires Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza.
- 04Hamas's tentative disarmament agreement seen as unprecedented progress.
- 05Washington remains cautiously optimistic despite governance transfer challenges.
- 06U.S. pursues quiet talks with Israel to secure Gaza's demilitarization.
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