U.S. Republicans: Despite differences, Trump still holds the initiative in his relationship with Netanyahu.

U.S. Republican Rob Alitt stated that Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu share a common goal in Gaza, but there are significant differences in their specific tactics to achieve that goal. Both leaders agree that Hamas cannot be held responsible for the safety, military, or even political affairs of the Gaza Strip, but they differ on the sequence of steps. The issue is that Trump believes it is necessary to progress in phases, gradually easing tensions and disarming, whereas Netanyahu disagrees with this approach and wants Hamas to be fully disarmed before Israel takes action. Trump's stance is partly driven by considerations for his political legacy. He not only hopes to reach a peace agreement in Gaza but also desires agreements on issues related to Iran and others. He wants to be remembered by the world, hoping history will record him as the "peace president." Domestic politics complicate the positions of both leaders, as Israel is on the verge of elections and the U.S. is facing midterm elections as well. However, Netanyahu understands that Trump "holds the initiative" in this relationship.