Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travels to Florida on Sunday for a summit with US President Donald Trump to discuss the second phase of a Gaza ceasefire, amid American frustration that the Israeli leader is slowing the peace process. Phase two of the ceasefire, which remains unsigned by Israel and Hamas, proposes a technocratic Palestinian government overseen by a Trump-led Peace Council. The plan includes an international security presence and the surrender of weapons by Hamas as Israeli troops withdraw. However, Netanyahu has expressed scepticism regarding the disarmament of Palestinian factions and disagreed with US envoys over the plan, according to Axios. While Israeli officials say Trump seeks to be remembered for rescuing hostages, they warned against him accepting a continued Hamas presence.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 27, 2025 18:08 UTC