Israel’s Netanyahu to Discuss Second Phase of Gaza Plan with Trump Later This Month
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Category: ISRAEL, JERUSALEM & THE TEMPLE
Summary:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the second phase of a US plan to end the war in Gaza is nearing completion but requires resolution of key issues, including the deployment of a multinational security force. He plans to discuss the plan’s progress and ending Hamas rule in Gaza with US President Donald Trump later this month. The first phase involved Israel retaining control of over half of Gaza and releasing hostages, while the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been ongoing for nearly two months. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated Germany’s readiness to assist in Gaza’s reconstruction, pending clarity from US discussions.
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Scripture: Zechariah 12:2-3
""Behold, I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that causes reeling to all the peoples around; and when the siege is against Jerusalem, it will also be against Judah. And it will come about in that day that I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples; all who lift it will be severely injured. And all the nations of the earth will be gathered against it.""
Commentary:
Zechariah declares the weight Jerusalem holds among the nations—a burden no earthly power can easily bear. For those attentive to prophetic Scripture, this calls for watchful prayer and steady hearts, recognizing the unique place God has assigned to His city. As world leaders seek solutions and strategies, let us remain sober-minded, nurturing a spirit of alertness and intercession, ever mindful of the Lord’s purposes and the costly responsibility Jerusalem represents amid the nations.
Trend:
International engagement with Jerusalem continues to reveal the city’s prophetic prominence as a focal point of world attention, fitting the patterns foreseen in Scripture concerning Israel and its neighbors.
Tags: Netanyahu, Gaza plan, US discussions, multinational security force, Hamas rule, ceasefire, hostages
Source Excerpt:
Trucks transport tanks on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, Israel, November 18, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Amir Cohen Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the second phase of a US plan to end the war in Gaza was close, but cautioned several key issues still needed to be resolved, including whether a multinational security force would be deployed. Netanyahu, speaking to reporters alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Jerusalem, said that he would hold important discussions with US President Donald Trump at the end of the month on how to ensure the plan’s second phase was achieved. The prime minister’s office in November said that Trump had invited Netanyahu to the White House “in the near future,” although a date for the visit has not yet been made public. Netanyahu said that he would discuss with Trump how to bring an end to Hamas rule in Gaza. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is entering its second month, although both sides have repeatedly accused each other of violating the truce agreement. Netanyahu said that it was important to ensure Hamas not only upholds the ceasefire but also follows through on “their commitment” to the plan to disar...
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Source: Algemeiner
Posted on 12-08-2025 01:50