Overview
- At the start of the Florida meeting, President Trump said he wants to move to phase two of the Gaza plan quickly and insisted Hamas must be disarmed.
- Trump signaled willingness to back strikes if Iran rebuilds its nuclear or missile capabilities, while Netanyahu arrived seeking U.S. support for action on Iran and Hezbollah.
- U.S. officials still aim to unveil a U.S.-chaired Board of Peace and plans for an International Stabilization Force soon, though announcements discussed for late December could slip into January.
- Reports from U.S. media and diplomats describe growing White House frustration over Israeli vetting delays, continued strikes and resistance to withdrawals that are slowing implementation.
- One hostage’s remains have not been returned, a factor Netanyahu has cited in hesitating on phase two, as mediators work on disarmament terms, governance candidates and the force’s mandate.