The meeting comes amid efforts to advance the implementation of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire

Guy AzrielGuy Azriel ■ Diplomatic Correspondent, i24NEWS Hebrew Channel ■ Netanyahu and Trump at Mar-a-Lago in FloridaNetanyahu and Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Floridai24NEWS

A senior official from one of the member states confirms to i24NEWS that an invitation has been received for a gathering of President Trump’s Board of Peace at the White House on February 19, just one day after the president’s planned meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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The meeting comes amid efforts to advance the implementation of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, following the limited reopening of the Rafah crossing, the expected announcement on the composition and mandate of the International Stabilization Force, and anticipation of a Trump declaration setting a deadline for Hamas to disarm.

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In Israel officials assess that the announcement is expected very soon but has been delayed in part due to ongoing talks with the Americans over Israel’s demands for the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip. Trump reiterated on Thursday his promise that Hamas will indeed be disarmed.