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Rob Arlett said President Trump and Israeli premier NETANYAHU share the same end goal in Gaza—Hamas must not be responsible for Gaza’s security, military or political affairs—but diverge on sequencing. Trump favors a phased approach of gradual de‑escalation and disarmament; NETANYAHU prefers complete disarmament before further action. Arlett said Trump’s stance is partly driven by legacy ambitions, including pursuing a Gaza peace deal and agreements with Iran and others. Domestic politics—an imminent Israeli election and upcoming US midterms—complicate both leaders’ positions, and NETANYAHU understands Trump holds the initiative in the relationship.

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