MAR-A-LAGO, FL — President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting today, December 29, 2025, for high-stakes talks aimed at salvaging a fragile ceasefire and charting the future of post-war Gaza.
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While the first phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire successfully facilitated the release of nearly all hostages, the transition to Phase 2 has reached a critical impasse. This stage is significantly more complex, requiring the complete disarmament of Hamas and the transition to a Palestinian technocratic government.
Strategic Priorities
The leaders are expected to address four primary pillars of the current regional security landscape:
- The 20-Point Peace Plan: Discussions will focus on the logistics of the “International Stabilization Force” (ISF) and the timeline for the final withdrawal of IDF troops.
- Gaza Reconstruction: Trump is expected to finalize details for the “Board of Peace,” a committee of international leaders and investors tasked with rebuilding Gaza’s infrastructure.
- The Iran Threat: Netanyahu is reportedly presenting new intelligence regarding Iran’s attempts to reconstitute its ballistic missile capabilities following the major military strikes of June 2024.
- Humanitarian Crisis: With winter flooding devastating Gaza’s temporary shelters, the U.S. is pressuring Israel to increase the flow of aid to meet the minimum requirements established in the October ceasefire agreement.
Diplomatic Tensions
While the two leaders have maintained a public front of solidarity, behind-the-scenes friction is growing. U.S. officials have signaled frustration with what they perceive as “slow-walking” by the Israeli government, while Netanyahu is seeking renewed guarantees for Israel’s qualitative military edge as the U.S. explores expanded defense pacts with other regional powers, including Saudi Arabia.
