Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House as Israel, Hamas discuss ceasefire
UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – The proposed plan includes a 60-day ceasefire, phased release of hostages, and voluntary Palestinian relocation, amid ongoing negotiations led by the US and supported by regional countries.
- During White House talks on July 7, President Donald Trump hosted Netanyahu, proposing to seek other countries to relocate Palestinians to end the Gaza war.
- Given the extended war in Gaza, humanitarian crisis worsened, and nearly half a million Gazans face famine, United Nations estimates.
- With Qatar and Egypt mediating indirectly, and President Trump said he hoped for a `deal this week`.
- Following the talks, American Muslims for Palestine and allied groups held a press conference condemning Netanyahu’s visit, and displaced Palestinian Mohammed Al Sawalheh said `God willing, a truce would take place`.
- With Hamas reportedly receptive in `a positive spirit`, President Trump said Hamas responded in `a positive spirit`, and Israel’s war-weary government is expected to back a truce.
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Israel’s Netanyahu says meeting with Donald Trump focused on efforts to free hostages
A delegation from Qatar, the host of indirect talks between Israeli negotiators and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, met senior White House officials before Mr. Netanyahu's arrival on July 8.
Trump quotes Netanyahu, who is in Washington, for an unexpected second meeting in the White House. Israel's prime minister is to agree to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza this week.
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