Israel far-right ministers reject US-backed postwar Gaza panel

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Lorenzo Tondo in JerusalemJanuary 18, 2026 at 01:43 PM

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Far-right members of Israel's governing coalition are opposing a US-backed plan for postwar governance in Gaza, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's lack of annexation and settlement plans. The White House announced a "Gaza executive board" with representatives from Turkey and Qatar, countries that have been critical of Israel. Finance Minister Smotrich called Netanyahu's "unwillingness to take responsibility for Gaza" as "the original sin" and suggested establishing a military government to encourage Israeli settlement. Netanyahu convened a meeting with coalition partners to address tensions, as their participation is crucial for his political survival. Netanyahu himself objected to the plan, citing a lack of coordination with Israel and appointments contrary to its policy.

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Netanyahu objected to the plan on Saturday, citing how some appointments were “not coordinated with Israel”.

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Netanyahu convened a meeting with coalition partners to calm tensions and assess his next move.

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The White House announced the setting up of the “Gaza executive board”.

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Smotrich described Netanyahu’s “unwillingness to take responsibility for Gaza” as “the original sin”.

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Far-right ministers rejected a US-backed plan for postwar governance in Gaza.

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Gideon Sa’ar 30% Hakan Fidan 40% West Bank 40% Hamas 50% Donald Trump ×260% Qatar ×370% Turkey ×370% Bezalel Smotrich ×380% United States ×480% Gaza Strip ×480% Benjamin Netanyahu ×590% Israel ×690%

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postwar gaza 90% far-right ministers 80% israeli settlements 70% us-backed plan 70% israeli-palestinian conflict 60% governance in gaza 60% gaza executive board 50% military government 50% political survival 40%