President Trump will lead a meeting at the White House today to discuss a possible end to the war in Gaza. Top officials from both the U.S. and Israel will be present as the war approaches the two-year mark.
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Earlier this month, Israel’s security cabinet issued five principles for ending the conflict, which include Hamas stepping down, the demilitarization of Gaza, and Israeli control of Gaza. Hamas refused to accept the principles.
U.S. and Israel Race to Finalize Gaza Plan Before UN Summit
On Tuesday, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said that the U.S. and Israel would create a “very comprehensive plan” that “reflects President Trump’s humanitarian motives here.” Israel seeks to announce a plan before the United Nations General Assembly on September 9, according to a person familiar with the matter.
During the event, countries like France and Canada will likely voice their support for recognizing a Palestinian state, a stance that both the U.S. and Israel oppose.
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