Trump, Netanyahu Reportedly Agree on Gaza War Exit Plan
US President Donald Trump and his Secretary of State Marco Rubio held phone talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, during which understandings were reportedly reached to end the war in Gaza 'within two weeks,' according to Israeli media reports.
The newspaper Israel Hayom reported that the agreement includes the release of hostages held by Hamas and the relocation of the group's remaining leaders to other countries, as part of a broader settlement aimed at de-escalating the situation in the region.
According to the paper, the agreement also includes Israel's willingness to consider a future resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on a two-state solution, provided that reforms are made within the Palestinian Authority.
In return, the United States would recognize the application of partial Israeli sovereignty over areas in the occupied West Bank, as part of broader understandings that also aim to expand the Abraham Accords to include additional countries, potentially including Syria.
In light of these developments, discussions are underway regarding a visit by Netanyahu to Washington. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Thursday evening that 'no date has been set yet, but the Israeli Prime Minister has expressed interest in visiting the White House and meeting with President Trump, who is, of course, very open to that.'
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