According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel is in talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to push forward Washington’s proposed 21-point ceasefire framework for Gaza, though he stressed that no agreement has yet been finalized.
In an interview with FOX News, Netanyahu explained that discussions are still underway. “We are currently working with President Trump’s team on the 21-point agreement. We hope to successfully advance the deal,” he said.
The comments come ahead of Netanyahu’s scheduled meeting with Trump at the White House on Monday, where the proposal is expected to be a central focus. The plan is designed to end the fighting in Gaza and establish conditions for long-term stability, though full details have not been made public.
During the interview, Netanyahu also acknowledged that Israel may be prepared to consider concessions under certain conditions. Specifically, he said the government could allow Hamas leaders to leave Gaza if the militant group agrees to release the remaining 48 hostages and halt hostilities.
“We want to free the hostages, and for Gaza to be demilitarized,” Netanyahu said, outlining Israel’s primary goals in the negotiations. He added that ensuring Hamas’s disarmament and removing its control over Gaza remain essential to Israel’s security objectives.
The U.S. plan is believed to address not only the hostage issue but also measures to dismantle Hamas’s military presence, introduce international support for reconstruction, and lay groundwork for a new governing framework in the enclave. Netanyahu, however, has repeatedly ruled out the Palestinian Authority as a postwar option, insisting that alternative arrangements must be developed.
As Israel and the U.S. continue discussions, both governments face pressure to balance military priorities with humanitarian concerns and the urgent need for a path to peace. See, More, Here>>>
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