Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and President Trump months ahead of a tough election.

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Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal

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NPR's A Martinez asks longtime U.S. diplomat Richard Haass about peace plans for Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected an agreement with Hamas proposed by President Trump.

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NYT Published 10 August 2026

Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal

NPR Published 10 August 2026

U.S. diplomat discusses Israel's Netanyahu rejecting Trump's proposed Gaza peace plan

NPR's A Martinez asks longtime U.S. diplomat Richard Haass about peace plans for Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected an agreement with Hamas proposed by President Trump.

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