Netanyahu Under Pressure as Trump Pushes Gaza Peace Plan in New York Talks

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk

New York — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing mounting U.S. pressure to accept President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, as he holds high-level talks in New York with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner.

The discussions, reported by Israeli media outlets, took place ahead of Netanyahu’s scheduled address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Trump’s proposal — presented earlier this week to eight Arab and Muslim leaders — seeks to end the war in Gaza, free Israeli hostages, and restore regional stability.

According to Channel 12, Trump’s team is pressing Netanyahu to adopt the plan, with American officials stressing that acceptance would “end Israel’s isolation” on the world stage. Kushner, who played a pivotal role in the Abraham Accords and Trump’s previous Middle East peace efforts, is said to be deeply involved in shaping the framework.

Despite the pressure, Netanyahu has voiced misgivings. Reports suggest he objects to provisions that:

• Delay Hamas’s disarmament until after hostilities cease.
• Require UN Security Council involvement in implementing the deal.
• Grant the Palestinian Authority administrative control over parts of Gaza — a step Netanyahu has long opposed.

Analysts note that while Netanyahu may resist certain concessions, Israel may ultimately have to agree to a role for the Palestinian Authority in post-war governance of Gaza.

Meanwhile, Palestinian representatives at the UN — backed by Arab, African, and some European states — are reportedly planning a walkout during Netanyahu’s UN speech in protest against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

The unfolding developments highlight the intense diplomatic maneuvering surrounding Trump’s bid to secure a ceasefire and reshape Gaza’s future governance.

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