Israeli PM and Trump Said to Be Coordinating Ceasefire Plan and Abraham Accords Expansion

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump have reportedly reached an understanding to end the ongoing conflict with Gaza within two weeks, following the U.S. military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities earlier this month. The deal is said to be part of a broader diplomatic realignment in the Middle East that includes an expansion of the Abraham Accords and the removal of Hamas from power in the Gaza Strip.

According to Israeli media outlet HaYom News, sources close to the Israeli security cabinet revealed that the U.S. and Israel are in advanced coordination on a ceasefire framework that would see four Arab states reportedly including the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco  jointly govern Gaza under an interim authority.

“The military goal has been achieved. Now we move to political normalization and strategic stability,” a senior Israeli official was quoted as saying.

Plan Includes Hostage Release and Hamas Exile

The reported agreement includes several high-stakes components:

• Complete release of Israeli and foreign hostages currently held by Hamas and other Gaza-based factions.

• Exile of Hamas leadership to a third-party country, reportedly Qatar or Turkey, pending negotiations.

• Deployment of a joint Arab stabilization force, backed by the U.S., to administer humanitarian aid and maintain security during the transition.

• Formal normalization steps from two additional Arab states, as part of the Abraham Accords initiative.

Strategic Timing After Iran Strike

The reported breakthrough follows the U.S. airstrike on Iranian nuclear sites earlier this month a move widely seen as signaling Washington’s willingness to reassert dominance in the region and isolate Tehran’s influence.

Sources suggest that the strike on Iran acted as a tipping point, compelling Arab states to back a new political framework for Gaza in exchange for security guarantees and regional investment packages.

“The message was clear: this is the moment to reset the region,” said an unnamed U.S. diplomat cited in the report.

Hamas Denounces Reports as ‘Colonial Fantasy’

In a statement on Friday, a Hamas spokesperson dismissed the alleged deal as a “colonial fantasy orchestrated by foreign occupiers,” and vowed continued resistance.

“Gaza will never be ruled by American proxies or Arab dictatorships,” the statement read.

However, analysts suggest Hamas may be facing unprecedented pressure, both militarily and diplomatically, and could be forced into exile if regional consensus solidifies.

What Comes Next?

A formal announcement could be made as early as next week, according to Israeli media, if Arab capitals align behind the terms. Trump, who is campaigning for re-election, may position the deal as a historic foreign policy achievement — reviving his role as a peacemaker and Abraham Accords architect.

Meanwhile, Israel’s political opposition has demanded parliamentary oversight of the agreement, citing the risks of a rushed handover and the long-term implications of Arab-led governance in Gaza.

“This must go through the Knesset. We will not accept backroom deals with authoritarian regimes,” said MK Yair Lapid in a press briefing.