--- title: "Trump Post-Israeli Elections Demands Netanyahu Accelerate Gaza Peace Plan" description: "Trump demanded Netanyahu accelerate the Gaza peace plan during a phone call on November 5. The next day, Tony Blair urged Israeli leaders to give the plan a chance following the October 27 elections." date: 2026-11-08T22:00:23.431Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/trump-demands-netanyahu-accelerate-gaza-peace-plan tags: [trump, netanyahu, gaza, hamas, peace-plan, israel, palestinian-territories, tony-blair, jared-kushner] author: "Andrey Kosynko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Trump Post-Israeli Elections Demands Netanyahu Accelerate Gaza Peace Plan ## Key Points - Trump demanded Netanyahu accelerate the implementation of the Gaza peace plan in a phone call on November 5 - Tony Blair visited Israel on November 6 and urged politicians to give the plan a chance after the October 27 elections - The plan provides for the disarmament of Hamas, the demilitarization of Gaza, and the transfer of governance to a Palestinian technocratic government - Netanyahu remains skeptical about Hamas disarmament, while the US claims the group has agreed to it for the first time - The Peace Council presented a 66-point Gaza reconstruction plan worth $2.45 billion On Thursday, November 5, 2026, US President Donald Trump held a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which, according to Axios, he stated the need to take concrete steps to implement his Gaza peace plan. In addition to the two leaders, the conversation was attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as well as Presidential Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. According to the publication's sources, Netanyahu himself initiated the call, and the conversation was described as constructive. The talks also discussed the situation surrounding the war in Iran. ### Blair's Visit and Political Context The next day, November 6, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, a member of Trump's Peace Council established under the Gaza deal, visited Israel. He held meetings with both Netanyahu and his opponent Gadi Eisenkot, who has been tasked with forming a new government to replace Netanyahu's cabinet. Blair urged Israeli political leaders to give the peace plan a chance. A US official familiar with the negotiations explained: «Implementation will be difficult, but we believe this is a good plan for Israel. Nevertheless, we cannot do this with one hand tied behind our backs. We want to move forward on the basis of cooperation, and we need full engagement and partnership from the Israeli government». ### Plan History and Pause Due to Elections Trump's peace plan provides for the disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of Gaza, as well as the transfer of responsibility for administering the enclave to a new Palestinian technocratic government. Israel and Hamas agreed on the first stage of the 20-point plan back in November 2025; it was this document that led to the ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the last 20 hostages seized during the terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023. However, the implementation of the plan was suspended for several months due to the Israeli parliamentary elections held on October 27, 2026. The Trump administration, according to Axios, did not want the implementation issue to become politically explosive during the election campaign. Notably, shortly before the vote, Trump publicly endorsed Netanyahu. Now that the elections are over, the US President intends to proceed with the plan's implementation regardless of whether Netanyahu forms a new government or the opposition does. ### Divergence of Positions on Hamas Disarmament In July 2025, Trump's Peace Council reached an agreement with Hamas on a 15-point plan aimed at disarming armed groups in Gaza and transferring civil control to a new Palestinian government. In August, during a visit to Israel, Jared Kushner told Netanyahu that Hamas had agreed to disarm for the first time and urged the Prime Minister to test the reality of this commitment. Nevertheless, Netanyahu remains extremely skeptical, arguing that the group is regrouping and rearming in Gaza. Over the past three months, the Peace Council has worked with the Israeli government and military to flesh out the details of the plan and resolve issues related to demilitarization. A US official emphasizes that the process will be gradual: reconstruction will only begin after progress on Hamas disarmament is confirmed. ### Reconstruction Roadmap and Next Steps In September 2026, at the UN General Assembly, the Peace Council presented a six-month, $2.45 billion Gaza reconstruction plan. The 66-point project offers one of the most comprehensive roadmaps to date for the first months of post-war recovery and governance in the enclave. To move the plan forward, the Peace Council requires cooperation between Israel and Hamas. According to a source familiar with the details, the Trump administration, the Peace Council, and Israel agree that this plan remains the best option forward and that no credible alternative exists. ## Accounts differ ### Hamas Readiness for Disarmament - **Jared Kushner (US Administration):** Hamas has agreed to disarm for the first time, and Netanyahu must take steps to verify the reality of this commitment ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/chas-nastav-tramp-zaklikae-netanyagu-priskoriti-1794174887.html)) - **Benjamin Netanyahu (Israeli Government):** Hamas is recovering and rearming in Gaza, therefore the demilitarization of the group remains in question ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/chas-nastav-tramp-zaklikae-netanyagu-priskoriti-1794174887.html)) *Where they agree:* Both sides acknowledge that the issue of Hamas disarmament is a key condition for advancing the peace plan and starting the reconstruction of Gaza ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Время пришло. Трамп призывает Нетаньяху ускорить реализацию мирного плана по Газе, - Axios](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/chas-nastav-tramp-zaklikae-netanyagu-priskoriti-1794174887.html) - The primary source (Axios) details the November 5 phone call, Blair's November 6 visit, the history of the peace plan, and the positions of the parties. Details of the conversation are based on anonymous sources. The chronology of events (October 27 elections, July agreement with Hamas, September UN presentation) is internally consistent. - [Трамп поддержал Нетаньяху за девять дней до выборов в Израиле](https://ru.euronews.com/2026/10/19/trump-endorses-embattled-netanya) - Confirms the fact of Trump's public support for Netanyahu shortly before the October 27, 2026 elections, as well as the divergence in the two leaders' strategies on Iran and Gaza. Consistent with the description in the core article. ## FAQ ### What exactly did Trump demand from Netanyahu in the November 5 phone call? According to Axios, Trump stated that he wants Netanyahu to take concrete steps to implement the Gaza peace plan, which involves disarming Hamas, demilitarizing the enclave, and transferring governance to a Palestinian technocratic government. ### Why was the implementation of the peace plan suspended? The plan's implementation was suspended for several months due to the Israeli parliamentary elections held on October 27, 2026. The Trump administration did not want the issue to become politically explosive during the campaign. ### What is the Gaza reconstruction plan presented at the UN? In September 2026, Trump's Peace Council presented a six-month, $2.45 billion Gaza reconstruction plan at the UN General Assembly. The 66-point project outlines the first months of post-war recovery and governance in the enclave. ### What is Netanyahu's position on Hamas disarmament? Netanyahu remains extremely skeptical regarding the demilitarization of Hamas. He argues that the group is recovering and rearming in Gaza, whereas the US side states that Hamas has agreed to disarm for the first time.