Overview
- Axios, citing senior U.S. officials, reports Netanyahu agreed in his meeting with President Trump to move to the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
- Those officials say Trump pledged to allow Israel to resume military action against Hamas if the group fails to begin disarming under the agreement.
- Axios reports the White House plans to announce the shift to phase two in January 2026.
- In interviews with Fox News and Newsmax, Netanyahu said a new governing structure in Gaza is possible only after Hamas is disarmed, potentially by international forces, and he argued Hamas should first be given a chance to disarm voluntarily.
- Axios also reports Netanyahu and Trump discussed a possible new strike on Iran in 2026 without reaching decisions.