Netanyahu, Trump discuss Israel's Gaza plan, defeating Hamas - Jerusalem Post Staff

 

by Jerusalem Post Staff

The two world leaders discussed Israel's plans to take over the remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza with the goal of ending the war by freeing the remaining hostages and defeating Hamas.

 

US President Donald Trump (left) with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in April, 2025.

(photo credit: KEVIN MOHATT/REUTERS)

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, the Prime Minister's Office announced. 

The two world leaders discussed Israel's plans to take over the remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza with the goal of ending the war by freeing the remaining hostages and defeating Hamas. 

The remaining strongholds were identified by Netanyahu in a press conference on Sunday as being located in Gaza City and the central camps. 

Netanyahu further thanked Trump for his support of Israel since the beginning of the war.

Netanyahu's plan for Gaza

In his press conference, Netanyahu outlined the day-after plan for Gaza, which will include Israel maintaining overriding security responsibility and the establishment of a civilian administration.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to international media on the Gaza war, in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025 (credit: CHAIM TZACH/GPO)

He did not elaborate on the role of the civilian administration or what Israel's security responsibilities would entail. 

These press conferences come amid Israeli and international criticism of the security cabinet's decision to approve a widened operation in Gaza City. 

Gaza will be demilitarized and a security zone will be established on Israel's border, the prime minister also said.  

Jerusalem Post Staff

Source: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-863829

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