'Vision Of Hope For Both Israelis, Palestinians:' Herzog Backs Board Of Peace Gaza Plan

On 3 August 2026, Herzog backed the Board of Peace Gaza plan, calling it a 'vision of hope for both sides'. Israel, however, conveyed 'comments, concerns' to the US, saying the version made public does not reflect its position. The Board of Peace said Israel would start a Gaza withdrawal only after Hamas is disarmed, and an Israeli official said the IDF would not retreat from the current line. Hamas warned that airstrikes would derail the effort.

The head of the Board of Peace met Netanyahu and asked for an end to Gaza strikes. Turkey, Egypt and Qatar condemned Israeli violations in Gaza, and Turkey said the latest killings show Netanyahu is against peace. Separately, the Israeli defense minister announced on live TV that he was replacing the IDF's top West Bank general, and settler leaders condemned the move.