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Trump promises ‘something special’ in Gaza ahead of Netanyahu meeting

People carry caricature heads of U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they march down 54th Street during a pro-Palestinian demonstration, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in New York
People carry caricature heads of U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they march down 54th Street during a pro-Palestinian demonstration, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in New York (AP)
  • Donald Trump expressed confidence that "something special" would happen in Gaza, ahead of his meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a US-drafted ceasefire plan.
  • The US-proposed 21-point plan aims for an immediate ceasefire, release of Israeli hostages, disarmament of Hamas, release of Palestinian prisoners, and withdrawal of Israeli troops.
  • Benjamin Netanyahu adopted a cautious tone, stating the ceasefire plan had "not been finalised yet" but that his team was working with Trump's administration.
  • Hamas stated it had not received a new formal ceasefire proposal but was prepared to examine any offers from mediators positively.
  • The discussions occur amidst intensifying international pressure on Israel, with the death toll in Gaza reaching over 66,000, including 77 fatalities in the last 24 hours.

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