President-elect Donald Trump remarked that Israel and Hamas are "very close" to a deal, suggesting a handshake agreement nearing completion soon. Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, is engaged in negotiations.
Blinken acknowledged the contentious nature of his Gaza plan among State Department officials, with worries that it might favor Netanyahu and undermine the Palestinian Authority's position and Abbas's authority.
Blinken prepared a plan for Gaza's security, administration, and reconstruction post-ceasefire, aiming to hand it over to the incoming Trump administration for further action once agreed upon.
Palestinian Authority officials expressed strong reservations about Blinken's Gaza plan during discussions with his adviser, indicating a lack of support and potential conflicts with their interests.
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