Trump forces Israel's hand on Gaza deal with Hamas. Netanyahu is waiting for it to fail

Among the many disappointments the Iranian front has dealt Donald Trump, he experienced at least one moment of satisfaction Thursday night in Washington. The U.S. president announced that an agreement had been reached between the international Board of Peace and the Hamas government under which the Israeli army would withdraw from the Gaza Strip in stages upon the disarming of the Palestinian organizations. Trump Forces Israel's Hand on Gaza Deal With Hamas. Netanyahu Is Waiting for It to Fail While Trump and Iran repeat a pattern of escalation and failed negotiations, Netanyahu's declining leverage in Washington mirrors broader challenges facing his government before the next election – as he hopes the loopholes in the Gaza Board of Peace road map ultimately doom it Loading... Click the alert icon to follow topics: Comments Loading...