As President Donald Trump pushes his Gaza peace plan, the central question for Israel is: what is the price of peace? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be looking to understand exactly what concessions Israel will be asked to make in any deal when he meets with Trump on Monday, and whether he considers that price to be acceptable.
The most immediate concession would be a halt to the military offensive. Netanyahu has defined his goal as the complete destruction of Hamas’s capabilities. A ceasefire, which is the cornerstone of the U.S. deal, would require him to stop short of that declared objective, a significant concession that would face criticism from his right-wing coalition partners.
Another major concession would be accepting the proposed framework for post-war governance. This would mean agreeing to a transitional international authority and, eventually, the return of a reformed Palestinian Authority to Gaza. For Netanyahu, who deeply distrusts the PA, this would be a monumental leap of faith and a reversal of his long-held public position.
The deal may also involve implicit concessions regarding Israel’s long-term security posture in the region. By agreeing to a U.S.-led, regionally-backed plan, Israel would be ceding some of its autonomy in exchange for the benefits of a broader peace and normalization with Arab states.
President Trump’s task will be to convince Netanyahu that the price of peace is worth paying. He will argue that the benefits—the return of hostages, the removal of the Hamas threat through disarmament, and enhanced regional integration—far outweigh the concessions required. Netanyahu’s final decision will depend on his calculation of this high-stakes political bargain.
The Price of Peace: What Will Israel Be Asked to Concede in Gaza Deal?
