Trump’s Gaza Deal May Have Secretly Saved Netanyahu, Giving Him Political Escape Route

Trump’s Gaza Deal May Have Secretly Saved Netanyahu, Giving Him Political Escape Route U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal may have secretly rescued Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from political fallout. Israeli officials revealed Netanyahu helped craft Trump’s 20-point peace plan, while negotiators including Ron Dermer worked behind the scenes with Gulf states to finalize terms. The phased structure of the agreement gives Netanyahu flexibility, with full IDF withdrawal contingent on Hamas disarmament—an ambiguous condition allowing Israel to resume fighting if necessary. Hamas acknowledges U.S. guarantees. Veteran journalist Nahum Barnea called the deal “Swiss cheese” for its loopholes. With elections looming, Netanyahu may leverage the deal to rehabilitate his p