According to the report, two participants said Trump was unequivocal, emphasizing that Israel would not be allowed to absorb the territory, which is under the control of the Palestinian Authority. Axios journalist Barak Ravid confirmed through a source present at the meeting that Trump explicitly told Arab and Muslim leaders he would block Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from pursuing such a move.
Despite Trump’s assurance, Politico noted that no ceasefire to end Israel’s nearly two-year war against Hamas appeared imminent. Sources also indicated that the administration circulated a white paper outlining a broader plan, addressing governance and security issues in a postwar scenario. Before the meeting, Trump described the gathering with leaders from eight Arab nations as his “most important” of the day. However, he left without making public remarks, and no official readout has been released. (Read More)