Israeli tanks pushed deeper into Gaza City on Monday, just hours before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to meet President Donald Trump at the White House, where Trump promised "SOMETHING SPECIAL" in his latest effort to end the war.
After nearly two years of failed diplomacy, Washington presented a 21-point plan to Arab and Muslim states last week that calls for a permanent cease-fire and the release of remaining hostages, and Trump said he believed a deal was close.
"We have a real chance for GREATNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST," he wrote on social media on Sunday on the eve of his meeting with Netanyahu. "ALL ARE ON BOARD FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL, FIRST TIME EVER. WE WILL GET IT DONE!!!"
Though Netanyahu praises Trump as Israel's closest ally, there are signs of Israeli skepticism over the proposal, as well as some reservations among Arab states.
A source familiar with the discussions said Israeli officials had raised concerns with Washington over issues including the proposed involvement of Palestinian security forces in Gaza after the war, expelling Hamas officials from the enclave and assigning overall security responsibility.
