Israel estimates with high probability that US President Donald Trump’s 21-point plan, including a hostage deal, will be implemented. According to sources familiar with the details, most components of the plan are acceptable and even considered suitable for Israel, but there are still sections that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to amend before his meeting with Trump. Criticism of Qatar is also growing in Israel. Sources in Jerusalem accuse Qatar of being behind the wave of sanctions threats, including pressure on UEFA to exclude Israeli football teams from European competitions. Israel is formulating a counter-plan.
