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// DOSSIER — ehud-barak-criticizes-trump-gaza-framework
Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak Criticizes Trump's Gaza Framework, Citing Diminished Netanyahu Influence
REL_TIME: 03 Aug 2026 05:57Z · LANG: EN
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has criticized a newly proposed Gaza ceasefire framework, arguing that US President Donald Trump is sidelining Israel and ignoring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The draft agreement, released by the Board of Peace as a roadmap for Trump's peace plan, has drawn sharp rejection from Israel's far-right ministers, including Itamar Ben-Gvir, who are pressuring Netanyahu to reject it. Meanwhile, the framework has received approval from Hamas, even as Israel continues bombardments in Gaza and Trump navigates separate, tense negotiations with Iran.
// Background
The diplomatic friction occurs against a backdrop of intense regional conflict, including a 13-day military escalation between the US and Iran ending July 24, 2026, and a major US-Israeli strike on Iran on February 28. The newly proposed Gaza roadmap follows a June 18 memorandum of understanding that had previously stalled over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
// Key Developments
- Ehud Barak claims the new Gaza framework ignores Israeli demands and reflects a collapse in Netanyahu's influence with Trump.
- The draft agreement, 'A Roadmap for Completing the Implementation of President Trump’s Comprehensive Peace Plan in Gaza,' was released by the Board of Peace.
- Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem announced the group's approval of the mediator-proposed ceasefire framework.
- Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir rejected the draft, demanding continued assassinations and Palestinian displacement.
- Trump recently canceled planned military strikes on Iran in exchange for an immediate agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear threat.
// Timeline
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US and Israel launch attacks on Iran, resulting in heavy casualties and subsequent Iranian retaliation.
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US and Iran sign a memorandum of understanding, though negotiations later stall over the Strait of Hormuz.
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US and Iran engage in a 13-day exchange of military attacks across several Arab countries.
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The Board of Peace releases the draft agreement roadmap for Trump's Gaza peace plan.
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Former PM Ehud Barak publicly criticizes the framework and Netanyahu's lack of influence; Trump announces the cancellation of strikes on Iran.
// Perspectives
[Ehud Barak (Former Israeli Prime Minister)]
Highly critical of the framework, viewing it as a capitulation that sidelines Israel, fails to disarm Hamas, and highlights Netanyahu's loss of leverage with Trump.
[Itamar Ben-Gvir & Israeli Far-Right]
Strongly opposed to the plan, urging Netanyahu to reject it, demanding continued assassinations and displacement of Palestinians.
[Hamas (via Hazem Qassem)]
Supportive, approving the mediators' proposal for completing the remaining phases of the ceasefire.
[Donald Trump]
Pushing a comprehensive peace plan for Gaza and prioritizing deal-making, including halting strikes on Iran in exchange for maritime and nuclear concessions.
// Quotes
“The agreement's language is highly ambiguous, but the general direction is clear. Israel and its demands are being ignored.”
“The painful truth is that Trump no longer pays attention to Netanyahu, and all of this is deeply worrying.”
“unacceptable”
