Israel's Foreign Minister to Attend Trump's Gaza Reconstruction Council

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Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar is scheduled to travel to Washington next week to participate in a meeting of the 'Peace Council' chaired by US President Donald Trump. The Council is focused on determining the steps for reconstructing the Gaza Strip and re-establishing civil order, with an American plan proposing amnesty for Hamas in exchange for the group dismantling its weapons and military infrastructure.

Why it matters

The involvement of multiple international figures in the Peace Council suggests a concerted effort to address the complex challenges of rebuilding Gaza and establishing a lasting peace in the region. However, the ultimate success of these efforts will depend on the willingness of all parties, including Hamas, to compromise and adhere to the Council's decisions.

The details

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar will attend the Peace Council meeting in place of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is unable to participate. The Council includes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and has a 'Founding Executive Committee' led by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff that oversees the reconstruction efforts managed by an 11-member Gaza Executive Committee.

• Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar is scheduled to travel to Washington next week to attend the Peace Council meeting.
• The Peace Council is chaired by US President Donald Trump.

What’s next

An American plan to disarm Hamas is underway as part of the broader reconstruction efforts, proposing amnesty for Hamas in exchange for the dismantling of its weapons, the destruction of tunnels, and the dismantling of its military infrastructure.