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Trump-Netanyahu relationship strained over Gaza plan
The story so farTrump insisted his relationship with Netanyahu is 'very good' despite the Israeli prime minister's public rejection of the US-led Gaza plan, while a Gaza Board of Peace official said the plan remains operative and discussions with Israel are continuing. Netanyahu's rejection of the US-backed Gaza deal drew scepticism from his own far-right coalition allies as well as from Trump, leaving the Israeli leader facing incompatible demands from both sides ahead of elections that could end his career. Trump's Gaza plan hinges on Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawals, with Germany's foreign ministry saying the plan could lead toward Hamas disarmament.
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Trump-Netanyahu relationship strained over Gaza plan
- Trump insisted his relationship with Netanyahu is 'very good' despite the Israeli prime minister's public rejection of the US-led Gaza plan, while a Gaza Board of Peace official said the plan remains operative and discussions with Israel are continuing.
- Netanyahu's rejection of the US-backed Gaza deal drew scepticism from his own far-right coalition allies as well as from Trump, leaving the Israeli leader facing incompatible demands from both sides ahead of elections that could end his career.
- Trump's Gaza plan hinges on Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawals, with Germany's foreign ministry saying the plan could lead toward Hamas disarmament.
Israel rejects Trump 15-point Gaza peace plan
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