Israeli political leaders, including Smotrich and Ben-Gvir, influence Netanyahu, who reportedly cedes decision-making to Donald Trump amid the Hamas conflict.
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What happened
Israeli political leaders, including Smotrich and Ben-Gvir, influence Netanyahu, who reportedly cedes decision-making to Donald Trump amid the Hamas conflict.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Trump considers Itamar Ben-Gvir part of his regional vision, while the alliance between Likud and religious parties is strained.Sub-event
- Smotrich pushes for Israeli sovereignty over Gaza and seeks approval from Netanyahu regarding settlement plans, while Hamas issues statements.Sub-event
Eliyahu criticized Alon's handling of Oct 7, while Smotrich's party faced Hamas attacks.1 source
Israeli political maneuvering and strategic shifts see Netanyahu defer to Trump amid internal factional pressure.1 source
Netanyahu reportedly surrendered political decision-making to Donald Trump while facing Hamas.1 source
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The entities involved
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
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Hamas
Palestinian Islamist political and military organization
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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- Israeli government, led by Netanyahu and Smotrich, expanded control in Jerusalem and Samaria while military action continued in Gaza.