"The Prime Minister will meet with President Trump on Monday, December 29, they will discuss the future steps and phases and the international stabilisation force of the ceasefire plan, government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian said in an online briefing to reporters. On Sunday, Netanyahu said the focus of the meeting would be on ending Hamas governance in Gaza and ensuring it fulfilled its commitment to the ceasefire plan, which calls for demilitarisation of the enclave."
"Despite over 590 Israeli violations, a US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza has mostly held since October 10. Israeli forces have killed at least 360 Palestinians in the enclave since the ceasefire began, raising the overall death toll to over 70,000. The first phase of the ceasefire related mainly to the exchange of Israeli captives and Palestinians held by Israel, as well as Israel's withdrawal from parts of Gaza."
A meeting between the Israeli Prime Minister and the US President is set for December 29 to address the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, centring on governance of the enclave and demilitarisation. The discussions will include future steps, phases and the role of an international stabilisation force. The initial phase covered captives’ exchange and limited Israeli withdrawal. The ceasefire has mostly held since October 10 despite reported Israeli violations and significant Palestinian fatalities. Key unresolved issues include post-war leadership, Palestinian self-determination, the precise remit of an international force, and a vague US road map.
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