By Philip C. Johnson – June 27, 2025
A recent phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked intrigue, with Israel Hayom – Israel’s most widely distributed yet often distrusted newspaper – reporting a multi-point plan to end the Gaza war within two weeks. The call, held late on June 23, 2025, included U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer. As Middle East tensions simmer after U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, this plan aims to reshape Gaza’s future. But can it deliver lasting peace, or is it a fleeting pause some Christians link to biblical prophecy?
The Plan’s Core Elements
According to Israel Hayom, the Trump-Netanyahu call outlined an ambitious framework to halt the Israel-Hamas conflict:
- Two-Week Ceasefire: The plan seeks to end hostilities by mid-July 2025, building on a shaky U.S.-brokered ceasefire from June 24, following 12 days of Israel-Iran clashes.
- Four-Nation Governance: Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia would co-administer Gaza, replacing Hamas’s control with Palestinian security forces trained by Egypt and Jordan.
- Hamas Leadership Exile: Surviving Hamas leaders would be sent to countries like Qatar, Iran, or Turkey.
- Gazans’ Relocation: Some Gazans could emigrate to unspecified countries, though Arab states like Egypt and Jordan reject forced displacement.
- Two-State Talks with Reforms: Israel would discuss a two-state solution if the Palestinian Authority (PA) implements governance reforms, a shift from Netanyahu’s longstanding opposition.
The call was described as “euphoric,” with hopes of expanding the Abraham Accords to include Saudi Arabia and Syria. Yet, skepticism abounds. Hamas rejects exile, demanding a permanent ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal. Arab states insist on a Palestinian state, opposing displacement. Netanyahu’s far-right coalition resists PA involvement, favoring Gaza’s reoccupation. Israel Hayom’s report, while detailed – and certainly interesting – faces credibility issues due to its perceived bias, leaving some to question the plan’s feasibility.
A Temporary Peace and Biblical Echoes
If implemented, this plan could usher in a period of calm, halting the Gaza conflict and stabilizing the Israel-Iran front. The four-nation governance model, backed by U.S. diplomatic muscle, might deter Hamas attacks and allow reconstruction, encouraging economic ties through the Abraham Accords. A de-escalated Middle East could see Saudi Arabia and Syria normalize relations with Israel, creating a rare window of regional stability.
This prospect has some Christians drawing parallels to Ezekiel’s prophecy of Israel dwelling peacefully “dwelling without walls, and having no bars or gates” before the Gog and Magog war (Ezekiel 38–39). They see a temporary peace, supported by international oversight and a weakened Hamas, as aligning with biblical signs of a secure Israel preceding an apocalyptic conflict. However, other Christians see global events very differently, recognizing that throughout history conflicts have come and gone.
But a lot of this plan – speculative though it might be – hinges on Hamas’s compliance and Arab state’s cooperation, suggesting that any peace in this neighborhood of the world might be short-lived. As it always has been.
Looking Ahead
The Trump-Netanyahu plan, as reported by Israel Hayom, offers a bold vision but faces daunting obstacles. Its success depends on navigating Hamas’s defiance, Arab states’ demands, and Israel’s internal politics. A very tall order. For now, the Middle East teeters between hope and skepticism, with peace a tantalizing yet elusive goal. As some Christians ponder biblical implications, the world watches whether this plan will spark a new era or merely a pause before the next storm.
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