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Add as a preferred source on GoogleThe Associated Press previously reported that Netanyahu rejected a U.S. cease-fire proposal involving an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza before Hamas disarmed.
Israel’s Channel 12 reported that U.S. President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance the Gaza plan after Israel’s election.
The leaders have differed over Gaza policy. The Associated Press reported that Netanyahu turned down a U.S. cease-fire proposal in August; under its terms, Israeli forces would leave territory in Gaza before Hamas disarmed.
He blamed opposition to the conflict, higher fuel costs and candidates he backed for Republicans’ performance, and predicted voters would notice economic improvement within months.
CBS said the interview was conducted Friday, Nov. 6, and aired Sunday, Nov. 8. Trump accused the two of dishonesty but gave no separate explanation for either person.
U.S. Central Command says the roughly 20-person team will focus on selected transfers. Trump also raised a possible meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
