The proposal hinges on a verification mechanism led by an American general, a condition Benjamin Netanyahu insists must be met before any Israeli withdrawal or reconstruction efforts proceed. Kushner, meeting with the Prime Minister after rare direct talks with Hamas representatives in Egypt, emphasized that the decommissioning of weapons will be strictly supervised to ensure they cannot be returned to service. The framework, initially outlined in a July 30 roadmap, designates US Major General Jasper Jeffers to oversee the process alongside the International Stabilization Force.
Despite the diplomatic momentum, the path to implementation remains fraught with political friction. Netanyahu, facing a critical re-election campaign on October 27, has publicly sparred with the Trump administration over the pace of the Gaza peace plan and the broader US-led pivot toward a settlement with Iran. Within his own cabinet, extremist voices like National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir have openly challenged the peace initiative, adopting hardline rhetoric that complicates the administration’s efforts. While an official from the US-led Board of Peace maintains that Israel retains full rights to self-defense should Hamas attempt to rearm, the success of the disarmament phase remains tethered to the fragile cooperation between the two sides.
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