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Israelis want to get back to peace, Trump says.
There are many Palestinians who wish to live in peace, he adds.
Trump doubles down on countries who “foolishly” recognized a Palestinian state.
Netanyahu remains “very clear about his opposition to a Palestinian state”, Trump says.
Hamas and other terrorist factions will play no role on the board and no role in future governance of Gaza, directly or indirectly or at all, Trump adds.
ShareTrump says he will chair transitional ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
Trump says his plan calls for a “Board of Peace”, an international body that will be headed by himself and leaders from other countries on the board.
Former UK prime minister Tony Blair will also be on it, he says.
Others will be named over the next few days, he says.
Updated at 14.49 EDT
Trump says he feels they’ll have “a positive answer” from Hamas.
ShareTrump says he would fully back Netanyahu to ‘finish the job’ if Hamas rejects proposal
Israeli would have “the right” and full US backing to “finish the job of destroying the threat of Hamas”, if the group rejects the deal, Trump says.
Updated at 14.43 EDT
All parties will agree to a timeline for Israeli forces to withdraw in phases from Gaza, says Trump.
Updated at 14.39 EDT
Trump says he’s “hearing that Hamas wants to get this done too”.
Under the plan, Arab and Muslim countries will commit to demilitarize Gaza and decommission the military capabilities of Hamas and all other terror organizations, Trump says.
If accepted by Hamas, the deal calls for the release of all remaining hostages within 72 hours, Trump confirms.
ShareTrump thanks Netanyahu for agreeing to Gaza plan
He thanks Netanyahu for agreeing to the plan.
Updated at 14.32 EDT
‘Beyond very close’ on Gaza ceasefire deal, says Trump
“We’re at a minimum, very, very close. And I think we’re beyond very close,” Trump says of reaching a ceasefire deal for Gaza.
Updated at 14.30 EDT
They’ve just discussed ending the war in Gaza, Iran, trade, the Abraham Accords, the bigger picture of “peace in the Middle East”, says Trump.
Updated at 14.29 EDT