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Netanyahu's Agenda for Meeting with Trump: Preventing Concessions in Gaza and Lebanon

Published December 29, 2025, 14:21
Netanyahu's Agenda for Meeting with Trump: Preventing Concessions in Gaza and Lebanon

Israeli reports suggest Washington is increasing pressure on Israel to begin the second phase of Donald Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip, which would involve further withdrawals without disarming Hamas and Hezbollah. Netanyahu, according to analysts, will attempt to prevent such agreements during his meeting with Trump, seeking US support for Israel's "five positions": disarmament of armed organizations, dismantling of military infrastructure, preventing the rebuilding of military capabilities, establishing international enforcement mechanisms, and Israel's right to act independently in case of violations. He will also seek to reduce the influence of Qatar and Turkey.