Israel backs Trump’s Gaza plan, vowing total disarmament of terror and regional security overhaul.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar represented the Jewish state in Washington DC at the inaugural meeting of the “Board of Peace,” where he delivered a forceful address praising U.S. President Donald Trump for what he described as visionary and decisive leadership. Speaking before international representatives, Sa’ar framed the moment as historic, commending Trump for taking initiative, breaking diplomatic deadlocks, and forging what he called a realistic path toward long-term regional stability.
Sa’ar credited the strategic partnership between President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with securing the return of Israeli hostages from Gaza and restoring deterrence after years of escalating conflict. He spoke on behalf of a nation that has endured two years of war across multiple fronts, highlighting the sacrifice of 925 Israeli soldiers who fell in battle against what he described as forces of pure evil, including Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah. He emphasized that their sacrifice underpins Israel’s resilience and survival.
Reflecting on the events of October 7, Sa’ar described it as the culmination of a prolonged terror campaign orchestrated from Gaza since Hamas’ violent takeover in 2007. He accused Hamas of systematic atrocities and declared that the international community must ensure such horrors are never repeated. According to Sa’ar, previous international initiatives failed because they avoided confronting the ideological roots of terror. He asserted that President Trump’s comprehensive framework represents the first serious attempt to dismantle terror infrastructure while addressing indoctrination and incitement at their source.
Central to the proposed plan, Sa’ar explained, is the complete disarmament of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, and a structured de-radicalization process within Palestinian society. He stressed that terror tunnels, weapons factories, and militant networks must be dismantled entirely, arguing that lasting peace cannot coexist with armed extremist factions. He further stated that the infrastructure that promotes hatred and violence against Jews must be uprooted to prevent future generations from being radicalized.
Sa’ar maintained that these measures would not only safeguard Israeli citizens but also free Gaza’s civilian population from what he described as decades under a brutal terror regime. In closing, he extended Ramadan greetings to Muslims worldwide while reaffirming Israel’s support for what he called President Trump’s historic opportunity to reshape the region’s future. On behalf of Israel, Sa’ar thanked the American President for his leadership, presenting the initiative as a decisive turning point in the fight against terror and a foundation for enduring security.
