Smoke rises from Gaza following an explosion, as seen from the Israeli side on Feb. 11, 2026. (Credit: Amir Cohen/Reuters)
Although it is no longer front-page news abroad, it is still a hot topic. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington on Feb. 11 to meet with President Donald Trump, primarily to discuss Iran.Yet the question of Gaza and the transition to the second phase of the cease-fire deal that came into effect on Oct. 10 continues to weigh heavily on Israel.According to The Times of Israel, Netanyahu was expected to tell Trump that his plan for Gaza “was not moving,” even as the military has prepared contingency plans for a new offensive in the enclave aimed at forcibly disarming Hamas. In Tel Aviv, there is deep concern that the U.S. president could advance his peace plan without fully addressing Israel’s priorities, as Trump has already signaled that he also intends to meet his Arab partners’ demands. Could that lead Israel...
Although it is no longer front-page news abroad, it is still a hot topic. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington on Feb. 11 to meet with President Donald Trump, primarily to discuss Iran.Yet the question of Gaza and the transition to the second phase of the cease-fire deal that came into effect on Oct. 10 continues to weigh heavily on Israel.According to The Times of Israel, Netanyahu was expected to tell Trump that his plan for Gaza “was not moving,” even as the military has prepared contingency plans for a new offensive in the enclave aimed at forcibly disarming Hamas. In Tel Aviv, there is deep concern that the U.S. president could advance his peace plan without fully addressing Israel’s priorities, as Trump has already signaled that he also intends to meet his Arab partners’ demands. Could that lead...
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