Netanyahu Praises Trump’s ‘Bold Vision’ For Gaza In Meeting With Rubio.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his support for US President Donald Trump’s plan to remove and resettle Gaza’s population, calling it a “bold vision” that he is working to implement. Speaking after a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem on Sunday, Netanyahu said both countries were cooperating on a “common strategy” for Gaza.
US Takes Firm Stance on Gaza
Rubio, on his first Middle East tour as the US’s top diplomat, stated that Trump’s proposal had “shocked and surprised” many but argued that it was a courageous alternative to past approaches. The plan would also involve the US taking control of Gaza, although specific details remain unclear.
During their joint press conference, Netanyahu and Rubio emphasised their shared objectives, including the elimination of Hamas as a governing force, preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, and monitoring developments in Syria.
US Strengthens Support for Israel
The meeting came as Israel received a shipment of American-made MK-84 bombs late on Saturday. The delivery followed Trump’s decision to overturn a block on arms exports imposed by his predecessor, Joe Biden, who had expressed concerns over the impact of such munitions on Gaza. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz described the shipment as a “significant asset” that demonstrated the strong alliance between the two nations.
Meanwhile, Hamas reported that an Israeli airstrike had killed three police officers near Rafah in southern Gaza, calling it a “serious violation” of the ongoing ceasefire, which came into force on 19 January. Israel claimed it had targeted “several armed individuals” in the region.
Ceasefire Talks Continue
Tensions remain high as fears of a ceasefire collapse persist. A recent dispute over a planned hostage release nearly derailed negotiations but ultimately proceeded on Saturday. In an effort to stabilise the situation, Netanyahu’s office confirmed that an Israeli delegation would travel to Cairo on Monday to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.
As diplomatic manoeuvres continue, the international community will be closely watching developments in the region, with the fate of Gaza remaining a key point of contention.
