This news was reported this morning (Wednesday) by the Qatari newspaper Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
According to the report, the commitment was made before the official announcement of a ceasefire agreement. Witkoff pledged to “disrupt” the reconstruction of northern Gaza and delay the placement of caravans in the northern areas near the Israeli border until an agreement is reached that ensures the security of Israeli residents living in the Gaza border communities.
The report also claims that there is an American plan that includes security projects funded by Gulf states to create a buffer zone between the Gaza Strip and Israeli communities near the border. This initiative aims to prevent Hamas militants in the area from posing a threat to Israeli civilians.
Trump’s Middle East envoy urged Netanyahu to sign the agreement, emphasizing that the Trump administration aims to encourage the migration of Gaza residents to neighboring countries. To increase motivation for relocation, the reconstruction process in Gaza will be deliberately slowed down, making northern Gaza uninhabitable.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated this morning in a conversation with the Egyptian Foreign Minister that steps must be taken to ensure Hamas cannot regain control of Gaza or pose a renewed threat to Israel.
