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- A US delegation led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Phase 2 of President Trump's 20-Point Plan for Gaza, focusing on constructive cooperation and implementation planning.
- Witkoff emphasized the strong relationship between the United States and Israel, stating that they maintain close coordination and shared priorities.
- Phase 2 includes demands for Hamas' disarmament, establishment of a technocratic governance committee, and the reopening of the Rafah crossing for humanitarian access.
- The expected opening of the Rafah crossing for humanitarian access is a key step signaling the conclusion of Phase 1 of the plan, with further goals dependent on Hamas' actions.
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14 Articles
Phase two of Trump’s Gaza plan begins
With the return of the final hostage, Ran Gvili, Phase Two of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war has begun. It is, however, the most complex and obstacle-ridden. The main hurdle is Hamas' refusal to disarm and demilitarize the Gaza Strip. That refusal has been voiced repeatedly, and from Israel's perspective it means that all other points tied to Phase Two cannot be implemented. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spelled this out explic…
Israel isn't leaving Gaza. It's rebranding its control of the Strip
President Trump's Board of Peace claims to be limiting Israel's role in Gaza. In reality, the second phase of the cease-fire is designed to transfer the burden of controlling Gaza from Israel to regional powers – all while keeping the instruments of dominance firmly in Israeli hands
After Saturday’s meeting with Netanyahu, the US envoy said that both countries agree “on the importance of continuing cooperation on all issues critical to the region”
Commentary: Trump administration launches Phase 2 of the Gaza plan. Will peace materialize?
You may have missed it due to the firehose of international news over the last week, but in between the CIA director traveling to Venezuela to meet deposed dictator Nicolás Maduro’s replacement and President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again flirtation with…
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