During his second term as president, Donald Trump promoted closer diplomatic relations with Egypt and expressed interest in cooperation between Washington, Jerusalem and Cairo as part of the balance of power in the region. In the current context, the possible meeting between former President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida is seen as a crucial moment for security and reconstruction plans in the Gaza Strip. As the Times of Israel reported, Trump said he would “likely” meet with Netanyahu to discuss the Gaza peace plan, although he warned that there was no final date or formal commitment for the meeting yet.
The proposed agenda for Netanyahu’s visit to the United States includes two main meetings with Trump in Florida, visits with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and consultations with senior US officials, according to the Times of Israel. The main goal of these meetings, according to the media, is to determine the next phases of the Gaza peace plan after the initial agreements between Israel and the United States. Key issues include the possible creation of an international stabilization force for the Palestinian enclave, a proposal that has led to partial consensus among various international actors who point to the need for external support amid ongoing instability.
According to broadcaster N12 and a report from the Times of Israel, there is still no official confirmation from the White House for the potential meeting, which was originally scheduled for December 29th. The final details of the agenda and the list of participants are subject to prior open consultations between delegations and the decision of the US Government. This state of indefiniteness highlights the difficulties in coordinating key leaders given the complexity of the situation in Gaza and the global attention on the outcome of the negotiations.
The inclusion of Egyptian President Abdel Fattá al Sisi is among the points discussed at the meeting. As the Times of Israel reported, Trump expressed his desire to have Al Sisi there and emphasized Egypt’s strategic role as a mediator given its experience in regional crises and its position as a neighbor on the Gaza border. However, Al Sisi’s participation has not yet been confirmed. Egypt’s participation could be important in the debate over how to assemble an international stabilization force and what role the various regional actors would take in the future management and security of the enclave.
The development of the joint US-Israel plan for the Gaza Strip is in an initial phase, according to Israeli media, which envisages both the reconstruction of infrastructure destroyed during the hostilities and the creation of a governance capable of ensuring stability in the area. The meetings planned during Netanyahu’s trip aim to coordinate efforts to establish control and recovery systems for services in a context marked by recent violence and political and social fragility in Gaza.
International discussion about Gaza’s future has intensified following operations and clashes in recent months, encouraging a review of security strategies and the need for external intervention. According to the Times of Israel, there is still no consensus on the international force being discussed at the negotiating table, but it represents one of the options being evaluated to enable a transition to more stable living conditions for the local population.
According to the Times of Israel, when speaking about the situation, Trump stated that “we now have peace in the Middle East” thanks to the cooperation established during his term and the maintenance of the alliance with Israel. However, media outlets such as broadcaster N12 warned that the situation in the region was still fraught with uncertainty and resistance to any attempt at a final solution. Specialists and analysts consulted by the media highlighted the challenges in consolidating a sustainable peace despite the beginning implementation of the US-Israeli plan.
During the eight-day trip to the United States, Netanyahu plans to hold a series of bilateral consultations with American officials, which would include reviewing the parameters of the reconstruction plan, the deployment and composition of any international forces, and monitoring mechanisms to verify the effectiveness and sustainability of the agreements. Diplomatic coordination is framed by the expectation of progress in the dialogues, the permanent analysis of the available options and the observation of the conditions on site.
In addition to the focus on stabilization, the debate over Gaza’s future political structure is also on the agenda, a point of disagreement and challenges related to rebuilding the institutional order after months of disputes, the Times of Israel reported. The interlocutors involved are trying to clarify the management mechanisms that can prevent the resumption of hostilities and the deterioration of basic services.
International attention remains focused on the outcome of these new efforts, which Israeli media say could mark a shift in regional policy towards Gaza. The eventual meeting between Trump and Netanyahu, as well as the possible participation of Al Sisi and the cooperation of senior US officials, are marked by expectations and doubts about the feasibility of the proposed plans and their impact on the development of the conflict. As the Times of Israel and broadcaster N12 recalled, the final setting of the agenda and the setting of dates depend on ongoing consultations with the White House and could be changed as negotiations progress.
The coming weeks are portrayed as a key period for decisions on Gaza’s future, amid international surveillance and the search for a balance between local interests and external intervention. The negotiations and the possible development of a new trilateral coordination represent an important episode in the diplomatic dynamics in the region, while the expectation remains for the official confirmation of the main planned meetings.
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