Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Telegram that he will not consent to a Palestinian state and that Israel will keep a military presence in the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian State
Netanyahu, via his Telegram profile, clarified that during his visit he refused the idea of a Palestinian state. He declared, “Definitely not, and it is not even written in the agreement,” and added that the Israeli government “strongly opposes” any such creation. Trump echoed the stance, stating he understood Israel’s position, while a United Nations speech suggested that establishing a Palestinian state would be a major reward for terrorist threats.
Summit Discussion
On September 29, President Trump met with Netanyahu at the White House. The discussion ran over an hour longer than planned, concluding with a joint statement. Trump expressed confidence, calling the meeting “potentially one of the greatest days in the history of civilization” and noted they were “at least very, very close” to an agreement to end the Gaza war.
Trump’s 20‑Point Gaza Plan
Trump’s proposal, a 20‑point document backed by Israel, calls for the immediate release of hostages, return of bodies within 72 hours, large‑scale prisoner exchanges, amnesty for Hamas members willing to coexist peacefully, and the permission of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Israeli Military Presence in Gaza
Netanyahu stated that freeing all hostages, living and healthy, is the priority, while confirming that Israel’s army will largely remain in the Gaza Strip throughout the operation.
