Overview
- Talks centered on moving to Phase 2 of the Gaza ceasefire framework, with Trump stressing Hamas must disarm and saying Israel has upheld its commitments.
- Netanyahu said Israel will award Trump the Israel Prize for Peace, the first time a non-Israeli will receive the honor, and invited him to the Independence Day ceremony.
- Herzog’s office said there has been no conversation with Trump since Netanyahu filed his clemency request on November 30 and that any decision will follow legal procedures.
- According to Axios, Trump and senior aides privately urged Netanyahu to curb provocative West Bank steps, citing risks to Gaza truce implementation and broader diplomacy.
- Trump warned of “very powerful” consequences if Iran rebuilds prohibited capabilities, and Israeli officials asked for U.S. help to recover the remains of hostage Ran Gvili.