Trump and Netanyahu: Donald Trump is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for the fourth time this year as pressure mounts to end Israel’s devastating Gaza war. The two leaders are discussing a 21-point “day after” plan aimed at governing a Gaza shattered by nearly two years of conflict.
Trump, who recently called for an end to the war and promised “greatness in the Middle East,” is pushing the plan that Israel is reportedly working with Washington to implement. The proposal was presented to Arab and Muslim leaders during the United Nations General Assembly last week.
Key points of the plan include Hamas releasing all 48 remaining captives within two days, safe exit or amnesty for fighters who renounce resistance, a gradual Israeli military withdrawal, increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, and the release of some Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails.
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Hamas stated it has not received a new proposal from mediators Egypt and Qatar but is open to considering an offer to end the war. Meanwhile, its armed wing warned of lost contact with teams holding Israeli captives amid ongoing Israeli ground and air attacks causing heavy Palestinian civilian casualties.
Trump and Netanyahu: Netanyahu faces a difficult balancing act. The plan conflicts with his far-right coalition’s core goals, including the destruction of Gaza, forced depopulation, and annexation of the occupied West Bank. Key ministers and settler leaders oppose the plan, demanding eradication of Hamas rather than negotiation.
Despite internal opposition, Netanyahu appears to be cautiously embracing the plan, likely influenced by the need to maintain strong ties with Trump and the U.S., which has provided unwavering support throughout the war.
