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Israeli Coalition Rejects U.S. Gaza Plan Amid Violence

1/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

Far-right members of Israel's coalition rejected the U.S.-backed Gaza governance plan and criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not annexing Gaza.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a military government in Gaza.
Netanyahu convened a meeting with coalition partners to address tensions.
The United States plan includes a Gaza executive board and a Palestinian technocratic committee.
Violence in Gaza persists, worsened by storms, with fatalities among vulnerable populations.

History

Historical Context

In 2005, Israel executed the Gaza Disengagement Plan, removing over 8,000 settlers and dismantling 21 settlements to enhance security amid ongoing conflict. This unilateral move, proposed by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, was met with mixed reactions, including significant opposition within Israel. Today, far-right leaders like Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich resist U.S.-backed governance proposals, perpetuating instability and violence in Gaza.

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Story summary

Far-right members of Israel's coalition rejected the U.S.-backed Gaza governance plan and criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not annexing Gaza.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a military government in Gaza.
Netanyahu convened a meeting with coalition partners to address tensions.
The United States plan includes a Gaza executive board and a Palestinian technocratic committee.
Violence in Gaza persists, worsened by storms, with fatalities among vulnerable populations.

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