Haaretz Podcast Despite shocking Gaza plan, 'Netanyahu didn't get anything he wanted from Trump'
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Feb 5, 2025 
Alon Pinkas, a seasoned Haaretz columnist and former Israeli Consul General in New York, shares keen insights on the fallout from Trump and Netanyahu's recent meeting. He highlights how Netanyahu's supporters may misread the optimistic tone surrounding Trump's Gaza plan. Pinkas argues that Trump's unfeasible vision, which includes relocating Gaza's residents, overshadows Netanyahu's failure to sway U.S. support away from cease-fire negotiations with Hamas. The discussion further delves into the complexities of Israeli-Palestinian relations and regional diplomacy.
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Netanyahu's Unfulfilled Expectations
- Netanyahu's supporters' fantasies did not materialize in Trump's statement.
- Trump's statement lacked specifics, like how to relocate 2 million Palestinians.
Deal Remains Unaffected
- Trump's statement doesn't affect the ceasefire or hostage deal.
- Trump may move on to other topics, while the deal progresses.
Empty Promises: Iran Deal Parallel
- Trump's claim of replacing the Iran nuclear deal with a better one, similar to his Gaza relocation plan, has not materialized.
- This mirrors the situation with the Iran deal, where promises were made but not kept.