Trump’s Gaza Deal Is the New Middle East Map
Netanyahu’s heading to D.C. — not to negotiate, but to fall in line.
Good morning, it’s Monday, December 8th, 2028.
The media’s pretending the Gaza war is paused. It’s not. It’s shifting. And Trump’s team is drawing the new borders.
Israel’s prime minister just confirmed he’ll meet with Trump to finalize Phase Two of the peace plan. But Hamas is already regrouping. Germany’s pushing deadlines. And every world leader knows one thing: the real terms will be dictated in Washington.
TODAY’S TOP STORY
Trump Holds the Cards on Gaza — and Bibi Knows It
The Gaza war isn’t ending with a ceasefire — it’s ending in Trump’s war room.
Netanyahu just confirmed he’s flying to D.C. to finalize Phase Two of Trump’s Gaza deal — but behind the handshake photo op is a scramble over who controls what, and when. Hamas is regrouping. Germany’s pushing deadlines. And the White House is quietly shaping a new Middle East order while the old one burns.
Trump’s plan already gave Israel control over half of Gaza. Now, Phase Two demands a multinational force, a disarmed Hamas, and a transition government — with no deadline, no force list, and no clear exit. That’s why Netanyahu’s in the hot seat. If he drags his feet, Hamas regroups. If he agrees too fast, he risks backlash from his own coalition.
Receipts:
Netanyahu confirmed he’ll meet Trump by month’s end to finalize “Phase Two.”
Trump’s first-phase deal gave Israel 53% of Gaza and involved a hostage swap.
Hamas has regrouped in ceasefire zones; 373 Gazans and 3 Israeli soldiers have died since.
Germany says Phase Two “must come now” but won’t fund reconstruction until Trump’s plan is clarified.
Netanyahu says West Bank annexation is still “under discussion” — even as Trump promised Arab leaders it won’t happen.
Why it matters: Trump’s peace plan isn’t just U.S. foreign policy — it’s a global loyalty test. Israel, Hamas, Germany, and the Arab world are all waiting for one thing: Trump’s final move.
Read more: Netanyahu: Second Phase of Gaza Plan Close, Will Meet Trump
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THE QUICK BRIEF
Stefanik Prepares for Exit or Elevation
Elise Stefanik’s eyeing the endgame — and she’s not playing defense. Whether it’s higher office or a media throne, she’s swinging on her way out.
Read more: Washington Examiner
Canada Tests AI-Driven Police Surveillance
Body cams powered by artificial intelligence are rolling out across Canadian precincts. The tech can flag “escalation” in real time — and yes, it’s already scanning faces.
Read more: Newsmax
Trump’s Gender Order Faces Lawfare Onslaught
Activists are suing to block Trump’s federal definition of “sex” as biological — a move that would erase hard-won protections for women in prisons, shelters, and sports.
Read more: Washington Examine
CROSSHAIRS
Chicago Public Schools spent $23.6M on luxury hotels and resorts while their kids can’t read past a 4th-grade level. Read
Loyola University says studying Shakespeare promotes white supremacy — and they still charge $60K a year for it. Read
Anchorage School District quietly erased Veterans Day from the school calendar while doubling down on “Gender Diversity Week.” Read
RAPID FIRE
Florida teens arrested after girl found shot and burned — a brutal case that’s reigniting calls for tougher juvenile sentencing. Read
Jamie Dimon warns Europe’s downturn could slam the U.S. — markets aren’t pricing in what’s coming if Germany keeps sliding. Read
Gov. Hochul pushes corporate tax hikes — and New York CEOs are quietly pricing moving vans. Read
BEYOND THE BORDER (Optional)
France — Macron Threatens China With Tariffs Over Trade Surplus
Macron’s warning comes as France’s trade deficit with China hits record levels, and EU leaders grow restless with Beijing’s dominance in tech and EV markets. He’s signaling Brussels might follow Washington’s protectionist pivot.
Why it matters: If the EU joins the tariff war, expect Beijing to retaliate — and global markets to feel it fast.
Read more: Newsmax
TREND WATCH
📈 Rising: Younger Americans are diving into risky investments and impulse buys as social media glamorizes wealth while inflation crushes real savings. Read
📉 Collapsing: The idea that where you live doesn’t impact your health is dying — new data shows longevity gaps are now state-level, not national. Read
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Interesting how other administration's used power against Americans, and more importantly taxpayers, and Trump Part II is using power with foreign advocates. China and Russia have always represented a false front.