Overview
- A U.S. government spokesperson confirmed to EFE that the meeting will take place at Mar-a-Lago and that no agenda will be released.
- Reporting indicates the talks are expected to address progress toward phase two of the Gaza arrangement and perceived threats from Iran and Hezbollah.
- Phase two of the 20-point plan envisions dismantling Hamas, deploying an international stabilization force, and creating a Trump-led transitional Peace Board.
- The second phase, initially targeted for mid-January 2026, remains on hold pending a full Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza and Hamas handing over the remains of the last hostage, Ran Gvili.
- This will be Netanyahu’s fifth U.S. visit in 2025, with travel reported without accompanying journalists, and U.S. and Israeli teams are expected to seek practical steps and mediator coordination after the session.