Rift in the Alliance: Netanyahu Publicly Clashes with Trump Over Turkish and Qatari Roles in Gaza Administration

In a rare public standoff, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has openly challenged President Donald Trump over the composition of the "Executive Committee for Gaza Management." Netanyahu’s office stated that the inclusion of Turkish and Qatari officials was "not coordinated with Israel" and contradicts its core security policies, sparking a formal diplomatic protest to Washington.

While political sources suggest Netanyahu was pre-informed, the fierce internal opposition from far-right ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich forced him into a public rejection to save his coalition. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Yair Lapid slammed the PM for allowing Israel's rivals a foothold in Gaza. This friction marks a significant turning point in the Trump-Netanyahu relationship, as the White House pushes forward with its 20-point peace plan despite Israeli objections.