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BREAKING: Cards on the Table

Trump's Envoys Arrive Overnight with New Drafts. Will Netanyahu Sign Today?

Latest developments in US-Israel negotiations as Trump's envoys present revised drafts for Gaza peace plan. Netanyahu and Trump set to meet amid growing optimism for breakthrough.

Netanyahu and Trump

Significant progress has been reported in high-stakes discussions between Israeli and top US officials, signaling a potential agreement on key elements of President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza and the release of all hostages. Israeli sources indicate that most contentious issues have been "cleared up," bringing the two nations closer to a formal understanding ahead of the highly anticipated meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump this evening.

Revised Proposals and Looming Deadlines

During the overnight hours (Israel time), President Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, reportedly arrived at Netanyahu's hotel with revised drafts of the emerging agreement. Israeli officials are said to have accepted the new formulations, leading to expectations that the Prime Minister may announce a formal consensus before his meeting with President Trump later today.

One senior Israeli official commented that "most of the disputed issues have been clarified," marking a major step forward.

The meeting between the two leaders is scheduled for 6:00 PM Israel time at the White House, followed by a joint press conference at 8:15 PM.

Agreement Hinges on Hamas Response

Despite the optimism regarding the US-Israel understanding, senior negotiators stressed that an Israeli consensus does not yet guarantee an agreement to end the war and secure the release of captives. A major hurdle remains the terror organization Hamas's response to the President's plan, which has yet to be confirmed.

Trump and Netanyahu Express Cautious Optimism

President Trump has expressed a strong desire to finalize the deal during his meeting with Netanyahu.

"Everyone wants to close the deal," Trump said, adding his hope to "close it at the meeting with Netanyahu on Monday."

For his part, Prime Minister Netanyahu tempered expectations in an interview with Fox News, saying,

"We're working on it; it's not yet finally agreed upon... I hope we can advance this because we want to release our hostages. We want to end Hamas's rule and disarm it." He also emphasized the need for a demilitarized Gaza in the future.

Trump further hinted that the current initiative goes beyond merely ending the war, aiming for a broader regional peace, potentially referencing normalization efforts.

"If we manage to finish this, it will be a great day for Israel and the Middle East. This will be the first time there will be a real opportunity for peace in the Middle East, but first, we need to close this," he stressed.

The Core of the 21-Point Plan

The reported elements of President Trump's 21-Point Plan include:

  • Immediate cessation of the war in Gaza.
  • Release of all Israeli hostages.
  • Release of thousands of Palestinian prisoners, potentially including hundreds of those serving life sentences for murdering Jews.
  • Immediate and unrestricted humanitarian aid to Gaza via the UN and international organizations, alongside the closure of the Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF).
  • Collection of Hamas weapons by an Arab and international force.
  • A US commitment to prevent Israel from annexing Judea and Samaria.
  • A phased, defined timeline for an Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
  • Establishment of an Arab-international entity to govern Gaza post-war, invited by and limited in duration by the Palestinian Authority.
  • Creation of a Palestinian committee, chosen by the Palestinian Authority, to manage Gaza's affairs, with Palestinian forces maintaining security under Arab and international supervision.
  • Creation of an unmanned security corridor, 500 to 1,000 meters wide, around Gaza.
  • Gaza's reconstruction, funded by Arab nations and the international community over more than five years, led by an international Arab association.
  • Granting amnesty to Hamas leaders in exchange for their withdrawal from Gaza and surrender of weapons.
  • Transfer of control in Gaza to Palestinians after a defined period.
  • A call for the renewal of direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
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