President Trump greets Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House earlier this year (Source: video snippet - CNBC - @vividprowess/X)
President Trump greets Prime Minister Netanyahu earlier this year (CNBC video clip)

Trump, Bibi, and the Secret Call That Could Redraw the Middle East

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Trump, Bibi, and the ‘New Middle East Order’: Explosive Call Reveals Vision for Post-War Region

Moments after U.S. B-2 bombers delivered a crushing blow to Iran’s nuclear facilities, a high-stakes call took place between four power players shaping the region’s destiny: U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Senator Marco Rubio, and Israeli Ambassador to Washington Ron Dermer.

What followed, according to sources who spoke with Israel Hayom, was nothing short of euphoric—a moment described as “the most optimistic and strategic call in decades,” laying the groundwork for what insiders are calling the most ambitious Middle East peace initiative since the Oslo Accords… but on steroids.

The New Plan: From Destruction to Reconstruction

Trump and Netanyahu didn't just toast the obliteration of Iran’s nuclear ambitions. They spoke of something much bigger: a sweeping, multi-phase peace plan that would rewire the power map of the region. Below is the outline of what is being privately referred to as the “Middle East Reset.”

1. Gaza War: Over in 2 Weeks

A bold, time-sensitive resolution to the current Gaza conflict is at the heart of the proposal.

  • Arab States Take the Helm: Egypt, the UAE, and others would jointly assume administrative control of Gaza, sidelining Hamas completely.

  • Hamas Leadership Exiled: Top Hamas operatives would be forcibly removed—possibly to Iran, Turkey, or Qatar.

  • Hostages Freed: As a precondition, every single hostage held by Hamas would be released under international supervision.

2. Voluntary Emigration for Gazans

A concept long taboo in diplomatic circles is now central to the proposal.

  • Third-Country Resettlement: Nations in Latin America, Africa, and the Balkans are reportedly open to receiving Gazans who voluntarily emigrate.

  • Funding Secured: Gulf States would bankroll generous relocation packages, including housing and education.

3. Abraham Accords 2.0

This plan aims to go far beyond UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco.

  • Saudi Arabia on Deck: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is said to be “receptive in principle.”

  • Normalization with Syria: A shock twist—if Assad breaks from Iran, he could join the fold.

  • Economic Integration: Regional railways, ports, and digital infrastructure would bind Israel and its new allies into a pan-Middle Eastern trade bloc.

4. A ‘Two-State’ Framework—With Caveats

Yes, Israel would publicly support a two-state vision—but on its terms. The only area that seems to have not been mentioned was will Gaza become part of the future Palestinian State. The United Arab Emirates being mentioned as a key player in securing Gaza lends to the belief that Trump's vision for a "Riviera of the Mediterranean" being built there but it also leads to the belief that a Gaza Emirate could be established, effectively disconnecting Gaza from the Palestinian areas of Judea and Samaria. The emigration plan also seems to support this as it the UAE and Egypt both ban the Muslim Brotherhood, and therefore Gazans who are sympathetic to Hamas would be encouraged to leave or be imprisoned. 

The terms made public by Israel Hayom today were:

  • No Return to 1967 Borders: The plan would cement Israeli control over key strategic areas.

  • PA Reforms Mandatory: Only a reformed Palestinian Authority—purged of corruption and foreign terror influence—would qualify as a partner.

  • Demilitarization of Future Palestinian State: Military capabilities would be forbidden.

5. U.S. Recognition of Israeli Sovereignty in Judea & Samaria

In what could be a historic shift in U.S. foreign policy, the plan includes:

  • Official U.S. Endorsement of Israeli sovereignty in major settlement blocs that are part of Area C which Israel has administrative and military control over under the Oslo Accords. Likely areas would be the city of Ariel in Samaria and the Gush Etzion bloc of communities, including the city of Efrat as well as scattered communities that have been in existence since the 1970s and have significant populations today.

  • Jerusalem Solidified as Israel’s Undivided Capital. The Palestinians had been offered East Jerusalem on five occassions, three before the Palestinians became a people which were offered to the Arabs and two after Oslo when the Palestinian Authority was recognized as the official representative of the Palestinian nation. Under Prime Minister Ehud Barak in 2000 and Ehud Olmert in 2008 the P.A. was offered East Jerusalem as its capital along with over 96% in 2000 and 98% in 2008 of Judea and Samaria along with all of Gaza, offers which were flatly rejected due to the Palestinian desire to establish their State in all of Israel. The fact it is no longer an option will prove difficult for the Palestinian leadership to accept, however with the U.S. and presumably several major Arab States involved, it is unliekly they would be given the choice to refuse. 

  • New Border Security Agreements with Jordan to reinforce Israeli control in sensitive zones. There is no mention so far of what will happen to the Temple Mount compoind which, since 1967 is administered by the Jordanian Waqf with severe restrictions on Jewish visitors to the historical site. Based on the current makeup of the Israeli government, it is inconceivable that Israel would accept this "status quo" moving forward if their was to be a compromise that hands the Palestinians a state. After the Six-Day-War Israel handed control over the area, which houses a Mosque that Palestinians believe was the Al Aqsa mosque in the Quran from where Muhammad made his Night Journey. This narrative however has been disputed by Muslim scholars and historians who argue that Muhammad never visited Jerusalem, and while he was alive the city was controlled by the Byzantine Empire and thus, it would be impossible for a Mosque to have been built. Al Aqsa in Arabic means the furthest Mosque, and in Muhammad's time that is likely to have pointed to a city North East of Medina.

Trump to Bibi: “Don’t Ruin This Over a Missile”

According to Israel Hayom, the only wrinkle came when Israeli jets continued limited strikes on Iran following the ceasefire—prompting an exasperated Trump to call Netanyahu directly.

“We already had the plan mapped out,” Trump reportedly said. “And now you're risking it all over some small tactical incident involving an Iranian missile? Call off the planes!”

Behind Trump’s rare frustration is the fear that renewed Israeli aggression could derail the historic window of opportunity opened by the B-2 bombing success and the alignment of Arab states.

The Bigger Picture: A Race Against Time

With elections looming in the U.S., and regional volatility at an all-time high, the Trump administration appears laser-focused on locking in a diplomatic legacy unlike any before.

Meanwhile, Netanyahu faces pressure on multiple fronts: from Trump, who demands a ceasefire; from his own coalition partners, who demand total victory in Gaza; and from an Israeli public still traumatized by October 7 and hungry for justice—not just peace.

One thing is clear: the stakes have never been higher, and the next few weeks could define the trajectory of the Middle East for generations to come.

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