Overview

• Trump delivered the declaration at the White House after UN General Assembly consultations and a call with Benjamin Netanyahu.
• U.S. officials presented a 21-point plan that sources say includes a freeze on new settlements, a pledge against annexation, a long truce, release of hostages, Hamas disarmament, and Israel’s gradual withdrawal from Gaza.
• Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said Arab and Muslim states warned of severe consequences from annexation and that Trump understands the risks.
• The position clashes with hardline members of Netanyahu’s coalition after approval of the E1 expansion that critics say would split the West Bank.
• Trump provided no details on how the U.S. would prevent annexation, while saying progress toward a Gaza deal could be announced soon.