US President Donald Trump has said he will deliver “something special” on Gaza, raising expectations ahead of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The announcement comes as Israeli officials revealed that Netanyahu has reservations about Washington’s 21-point ceasefire and post-war governance plan.
Trump promises “something special” on Gaza as Israeli officials say Netanyahu has reservations on ceasefire plan, highlighting the challenges of reaching an agreement. While Trump expressed optimism that the conflict could be resolved, Netanyahu signaled caution in a Sunday interview, saying the plan was “not finalized yet.”
The White House proposal includes a ceasefire, the release of all hostages held by Hamas, and a post-war governance framework. However, Israeli officials noted Netanyahu will push for changes, particularly on points involving the Palestinian Authority and references to a future Palestinian state.
Hamas, in a separate statement, said it had not received any new proposals but reiterated its readiness to review offers from mediators like Egypt and Qatar. Previous talks collapsed in July after an Israeli strike and U.S. withdrawal from negotiations, with both sides blaming Hamas for stalling progress.
Netanyahu recently met Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner in New York to discuss the plan. Despite coordination on most details, officials stressed Netanyahu will not accept the outline in its current form. Far-right allies in Israel have also threatened to bring down his government if the war ends without Hamas’ defeat.
Meanwhile, families of hostages rallied in New York’s Central Park, urging leaders to prioritize their loved ones’ release. Some accused Netanyahu of prolonging the war for political reasons, while appealing directly to Trump for intervention.
Trump promises “something special” on Gaza as Israeli officials mentioned Netanyahu’s reservations on ceasefire plan, but whether both sides can agree remains uncertain.
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