Netanyahu Will Meet Trump on Dec. 29 to Discuss Second Phase of Gaza Plan, Spokesperson Says
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Category: WARS & RUMORS OF WARS
Summary:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump on December 29 to discuss the next steps and phases of the Gaza ceasefire plan, including the possible deployment of an international stabilization force. The meeting follows Netanyahu’s statement that the second phase of the US plan to end the Gaza conflict is close but pending resolution of key issues, such as disarming Hamas and establishing a multinational security presence. Israel currently controls 53% of Gaza under the first phase, which involved hostage releases. The discussion will also cover prospects for broader peace efforts with Arab states and political issues regarding the West Bank, where annexation remains under discussion.
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Scripture: Psalm 33:10-11
"The LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of His heart from generation to generation."
Commentary:
World leaders may work on ceasefires and strategies, but there’s always some uncertainty about how things will actually unfold. Even in high-profile meetings, history shows that plans often change or stall. For anyone watching, it’s hard to ignore how much is out of human control. Scripture describes seasons like this, when nations make big decisions but the future remains unsettled amid shifts in alliances and peace efforts.
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Ongoing negotiations and new international proposals highlight unsettled power balances and shifting cooperation in the broader landscape of Middle East conflict.
Tags: War, Gaza, Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, Agreement, Ceasefire, Deployment, Algemeiner
Source Excerpt:
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach to shake hands at a joint press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, Sept. 29, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump on Dec. 29 to discuss the next steps of the Gaza ceasefire, an Israeli government spokesperson said on Monday. “The prime minister will meet with President Trump on Monday, Dec. 29. They will discuss the future steps and phases and the international stabilization force of the ceasefire plan,” Shosh Bedrosian said in an online briefing to reporters. The prime minister’s office said on Dec. 1 that Trump had invited Netanyahu to the White House. Israeli media have since reported that the two leaders may meet in Florida. The spokesperson’s comments came one day after 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...
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Source: Algemeiner
Posted on 12-09-2025 00:19