Trump, Netanyahu meet to advance U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire
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PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday at Mar-a-Lago to press for movement on a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire and plan's second phase. U.S. officials say the truce's first phase began in October following the Hamas-led attack; most hostages were released and the ceasefire largely held, though both sides reported violations. Trump has proposed a 20-point plan and is reportedly seeking a Palestinian technocratic government and international stabilization forces in Gaza as early as January. Netanyahu will also raise concerns about Iran and security guarantees. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday at Mar-a-Lago to press for movement on a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire and plan's second phase. U.S. officials say the truce's first phase began in October following the Hamas-led attack; most hostages were released and the ceasefire largely held, though both sides reported violations. Trump has proposed a 20-point plan and is reportedly seeking a Palestinian technocratic government and international stabilization forces in Gaza as early as January. Netanyahu will also raise concerns about Iran and security guarantees. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. October 2025: First phase of Gaza truce begins after two-year anniversary of Hamas-led attack.
- 2. October–December 2025: Majority of 251 hostages are released, alive or dead, during first-phase arrangements.
- 3. December 2025: U.S. and regional partners negotiate terms for a 20-point plan and second-phase steps.
- 4. 29 December 2025: Trump and Netanyahu meet at Mar-a-Lago at 1 pm (1800 GMT) to press for phase two.
- 5. Early January 2026 (reported): Plans include announcing a technocratic Gaza government and international stabilization forces.
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