Feet dragging, division and obstruction: What Israel really wants for Gaza

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Simon Speakman CordallJanuary 23, 2026 at 06:37 AM

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The article examines Israel's objectives in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict and reconstruction efforts. Despite widespread destruction and significant Palestinian casualties over two years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined the US President Donald Trump’s "Board of Peace" for Gaza's reconstruction. This raises questions about Israel's true intentions, given internal political divisions. Netanyahu faces pressure to cooperate with international efforts while appeasing his coalition, which includes members opposed to Gaza's rebuilding and supportive of Israeli settlements there. Despite Netanyahu's objections, the Rafah crossing is set to open and Turkiye and Qatar may join the Board of Peace.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Qatar 40% Egypt 40% Bezalel Smotrich 40% Turkiye 40% International Criminal Court 50% Hamas 50% Rafah ×260% Palestinians ×270% Donald Trump ×370% Benjamin Netanyahu ×485% Israel ×590% Gaza ×995%

Keywords

gaza 100% israeli strategy 80% reconstruction 70% benjamin netanyahu 60% ceasefire 60% palestinians 60% board of peace 50% settlements 50% war crimes 40% rafah crossing 40%