Israel holds off on next phase of Trump Gaza plan as Shin Bet warns Hamas seeking to ‘trap Israel’
Jerusalem has yet to formally approve the US-backed roadmap, as ministers push back against a proposed 14-day preparatory period and demand guarantees that Hamas will genuinely disarm.
Israel is delaying formal approval of the next phase of the Trump administration's Gaza plan due to strong opposition within its security cabinet and warnings from Shin Bet Director David Zini. Zini cautioned that Hamas views the proposed demilitarization as a "diplomatic October 7," aiming to "trap Israel" and restrict its military operations, particularly during Israel's upcoming elections. The immediate point of contention is a proposed 14-day preparatory period that would impose restrictions on Israeli military actions, including targeted strikes. While Israel demands verifiable demilitarization, the Trump administration advocates a phased process involving Hamas disarmament, a technocratic administration, and an International Stabilization Force. Conflicting reports exist regarding the approval and deployment of this multinational force, though Uganda has authorized its troops for deployment.
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