Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has placed his political credibility on the line by backing former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 20-point peace plan for Gaza. While the move offers him the chance to regain diplomatic footing abroad, it also threatens to deepen rifts within his already fragile governing coalition at home.

The Trump plan, unveiled earlier this week, calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages held by Hamas, the gradual disarmament of militant groups, and a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. The blueprint also outlines the establishment of a transitional governance mechanism with international oversight, designed to lay the groundwork for eventual Palestinian self-determination. For Netanyahu, embracing the plan signa

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