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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Bowden

Trump claims Netanyahu was ‘so negative’ amid peace deal progress

  • The US President reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be less "negative" about Hamas's conditional acceptance of a peace deal framework.
  • Hamas political officials indicated they would accept the deal, including releasing all remaining hostages, provided "appropriate field conditions" were met.
  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the urgency of the deal, aiming for 90 per cent of provisions to be agreed “by the time our team gets to Cairo.”
  • The proposed US-negotiated deal includes an immediate end to Israel's assault on Gaza, release of all hostages, disarmament of Hamas's military wing, and increased aid.
  • Despite diplomatic efforts, UN officials and civilians in Gaza reported continued Israeli shelling and bombing, with concerns raised about Israel's global standing.

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