"Netanyahu managed to negotiate several edits into the text, in particular on the conditions and timetable for Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. The new proposal ties Israel's withdrawal to the progress of disarming Hamas, and gives Israel a veto over the process. Even if all conditions are met and three phases of withdrawal are completed, Israeli forces will still remain within a security perimeter inside Gaza "until Gaza is properly secure from any resurgent terror threat." That could mean indefinitely."
"Split screen: While Trump and Netanyahu were discussing the plan on camera at the White House, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani was presenting it to Hamas leaders in Doha, a source with knowledge said. Netanyahu had called al-Thani from the White House hours earlier to apologize for Israel's recent airstrike in Doha, which was Qatar's condition for resuming its mediation with Hamas. The source said Hamas leaders told al-Thani they will study the proposal in good faith."
Trump and Netanyahu publicly discussed a Gaza proposal while Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani presented the plan to Hamas leaders in Doha. Netanyahu apologized for an Israeli airstrike in Doha to secure Qatar's resumed mediation. Hamas said it would study the proposal in good faith, and U.S. officials sought a response by week's end. Netanyahu negotiated edits that tie Israeli withdrawal to Hamas disarmament, grant Israel a veto, and permit Israeli forces to remain within a Gaza security perimeter "until Gaza is properly secure," a condition that could allow an indefinite presence. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and Turkey protested the changes.
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