Israel voiced objections Monday over a plan promoted by President Donald Trump to end the Gaza war, with a cabinet member seeking to tear it up, defying pressure to end strikes and begin pulling forces from the Palestinian territory. It was the latest sign of disconnect between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces a tough re-election fight in October and has heavily promoted his relationship with the US leader, whom he met again in Washington last week.

Netanyahu faces political turmoil over Gaza disarmament plan tied to Israel's potential withdrawal from the enclave.

Israel said on Monday it had expressed concern to the United States about a plan to end the Gaza war hailed by President Donald Trump, as it kept up