Tel Aviv, Israel – The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Saturday that the Trump administration’s announcement days earlier regarding the formation of a council to administer the Gaza Strip was made without coordination with the Israeli government. This announcement is considered contrary to Israel’s official policy.
The office explained that Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar will raise this issue with his American counterpart, Marco Rubio, in upcoming meetings. It also noted that any unilateral steps in Gaza could affect the security and political stability of the region.
This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Israel and the US administration over policies in the Gaza Strip. Tel Aviv maintains its rejection of any interventions or decisions made without its prior consent. Furthermore, it believes that such steps could hinder its efforts to monitor the Strip and maintain security.
The US administration recently announced the formation of a temporary governing council for Gaza, aimed at strengthening the management of civil affairs and basic services in the Strip, as part of its efforts to expand its influence on the Palestinian issue. However, the announcement raised clear Israeli reservations regarding the nature of the coordination and the decision-making mechanism in the Strip.
Sources expect that the talks between the Israeli and American foreign ministers will focus on the importance of full coordination on security and humanitarian matters in Gaza. Both sides are seeking mutually acceptable solutions that safeguard the interests of both parties and avoid any potential escalation.
The position of Netanyahu’s office reflects Israel’s desire to maintain its central role in any administrative or political processes related to the Gaza Strip. The office also emphasizes the necessity of full coordination before implementing any steps that could affect the security or social situation in the Strip.
