Overview
- At Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump said Hamas must disarm and stated he wants to move to Phase 2 of the ceasefire plan as quickly as possible.
- Trump warned the United States would "knock down" rebuilt Iranian facilities, as the leaders discussed Israel’s concerns over Tehran’s missile and nuclear capabilities.
- Benjamin Netanyahu also met Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth before his session with Trump, with Iran and Gaza at the forefront.
- U.S. officials have signaled plans to announce a Palestinian technocratic committee and an International Stabilization Force soon, as some aides express frustration over perceived Israeli delays, according to Axios and other reports.
- Key sticking points remain over Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal and the ISF’s mandate, while Gaza authorities report more than 400 deaths since the October truce and one hostage’s remains have yet to be returned.