# Trump Presses Netanyahu to Advance Gaza Peace Roadmap Post-Election President Trump urges immediate implementation of Gaza peace plan following recent Israeli elections. - **Source:** [Axios](https://www.axios.com) - **Published:** 2026-11-08 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/f8a1453f-8bfa-4f65-91f9-54e9e481de36 ## Post-Election Diplomatic Pressure President Trump initiated a push for the Gaza peace plan during a Thursday phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The conversation, which included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner, aimed to restart negotiations stalled by the October 27 Israeli elections. Trump seeks progress regardless of who forms the next government. ## Core Roadmap Objectives The comprehensive peace plan mandates the total disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip. A central pillar involves transferring civilian and security governance to a new Palestinian technocratic government. This structure aims to stabilize the enclave while ensuring that security responsibilities are managed by a neutral, administrative authority. ## Historical Context and Ceasefire Approximately one year ago, Israel and Hamas committed to the first phase of a 20-point peace framework. This initial agreement successfully facilitated a ceasefire and secured the release of the final 20 living hostages captured during the October 7, 2023 attacks. This established the foundational precedent for the current, more complex negotiations. ## Board of Peace Initiatives The Board of Peace, established under the original agreement, has spent months refining implementation strategies. Their work includes plans for an International Stabilization Force and a $2.45 billion recovery proposal unveiled in September. This 66-project roadmap outlines the specific requirements for early post-war reconstruction and the transition to stable governance. ## Netanyahu’s Persistent Skepticism Despite U.S. encouragement, Prime Minister Netanyahu remains deeply skeptical regarding Hamas's willingness to disarm. He maintains that the militant group is actively reconstituting and rearming within Gaza. Jared Kushner previously urged Netanyahu to test Hamas’s disarmament commitments, but the Israeli leadership continues to view the group’s stated intentions with significant caution. ## Gradual Implementation Strategy U.S. officials emphasize that the transition process will be strictly gradual. Reconstruction efforts are contingent upon the verified disarmament of Hamas. The administration argues that this plan remains the most viable path forward, asserting that there is no credible alternative to this structured approach for achieving long-term stability in the region. ## Diplomatic Outreach Efforts Following the call with Trump, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, a member of the Board of Peace, visited Israel to meet with both Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot. Blair urged political leaders to provide the peace plan a genuine opportunity to succeed, highlighting the urgency of moving beyond domestic political constraints. ## Future Strategic Outlook The path forward requires full cooperation between Israel and Hamas, a difficult task given the ongoing mistrust. While the U.S. administration pushes for collaborative progress, the success of the plan depends on verifying security commitments on the ground. The recent call also addressed the broader regional conflict involving the war in Iran. ## Sources covering this story - [Axios — Trump Presses Netanyahu to Advance Gaza Peace Plan Post-Election](https://www.axios.com/2026/11/08/trump-netanyahu-implement-gaza-peace-plan) - [Arab News — Trump Urges Netanyahu to Advance Gaza Peace Roadmap](https://www.arabnews.com/middle-east/trump-asked-netanyahu-to-move-on-gaza-peace-plan-in-post-election-call-axios-3010662) --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._