Trump to Discuss Iran and Gaza Peace Plan with Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago
President Trump will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago to discuss escalating tensions with Iran and advancing the Gaza peace plan to its second stage.
Prior to the meeting with Trump, Netanyahu is set to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio where he aims to present threat assessments concerning Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas while urging approval for steps to defeat Hamas.
Analyst Dan Diker noted that Trump has pressed Netanyahu on peace plan timelines, highlighting that American timelines tend to be shorter than those expected in the Middle East.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid emphasized the importance of coordination with Trump on key fronts, prioritizing the second stage in Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas.
Reports indicate Netanyahu will present plans for a possible strike on Iran amid Israeli officials' warnings that Iran may be signaling attack intentions through missile drills, prompting the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to remain on heightened alert.
While Axios reports that US intelligence assesses there is no immediate threat, Israeli defense officials confirm continued heightened alert status.
Israeli official Orit Strook stressed the need to complete full demilitarization of Gaza before moving forward in the peace process. The IDF is actively marking the Yellow Line as stipulated under ceasefire terms, with Netanyahu seeking international support for Gaza's demilitarization.
Hamas has not returned the remains of Ran Gvili, who was killed during the October 7, 2023 attack in southern Israel.
