Overview
- An Israeli government spokesperson confirmed Netanyahu will meet President Trump on December 29 to review future phases of the Gaza ceasefire plan and an international stabilization force.
- Netanyahu vowed that Hamas will be disarmed and voiced doubts that a multinational force could handle disarmament, saying the objective will be achieved regardless of the mechanism.
- The U.S. proposal outlines a phased transition with Israeli withdrawal, a technocratic Palestinian interim administration, and an international mission responsible for basic security and order.
- Hamas rejects handing over its weapons and opposes foreign troops operating inside Gaza, though official Bassem Naim said talks could consider long-term weapons storage and UN monitors at the borders.
- U.S.-mediated contacts between Israel and Qatar in New York, reportedly involving Mossad chief David Barnea and a senior Qatari official, aimed to rebuild channels to advance the truce’s implementation.