- Israeli PM will defend intention to ‘finish the job’ in Gaza in meeting with US President tomorrow
- Hamas armed wing says it has lost contact with two hostages during Israeli military operations in Gaza
TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON: Facing increasing isolation abroad and mounting pressure at home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will defend his intention to “finish the job” in Gaza when he meets US President Donald Trump on Monday, according to media reports.
The meeting comes days after Trump unveiled a 21-point plan aimed at ending the war in the Palestinian territory during discussions with Arab and Muslim leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
On Sunday, Trump hinted at “something special” to come in Middle East talks, adding in a post on his Truth Social platform: “WE WILL GET IT DONE!!!”
On Friday, Trump had told reporters in Washington “I think we have a deal” on Gaza, even as Netanyahu, speaking at the UN, vowed to “finish the job” in Israel’s war against Hamas.
But experts told AFP that Netanyahu appeared to be cornered, facing growing international and domestic calls to end the war.
Israeli military issues ‘urgent’ forced displacement order for parts of Gaza City
IN related development, Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee has issued an “urgent” forced displacement order for the remaining residents of Rimal, Sabra, the port area, and parts of Beirut Street in the Gaza City, according to Al Jazeera.
Saudi Arabia warns global inaction on Gaza threatens regional, world stability
Saudi Arabia has warned that the international community’s failure to rein in Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip threatens to undermine regional and global stability, urging decisive action to halt the conflict and support Palestinian statehood, Anadolu Agency reports.
“The international community’s inaction in restraining the (Israeli) aggression on Gaza will contribute to destabilising security and stability regionally and globally,” Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan told the 80th UN General Assembly in New York.
He urged the UN to take a stronger role in conflict resolution, saying the world body “needs to become more efficient in reducing conflicts and crises.”
“We must all act seriously to stop the aggression and guarantee the delivery of aid to Gaza’s residents,” he said, pressing for urgent international measures to protect civilians and open humanitarian corridors.
Hamas says it lost contact with two hostages during Gaza fighting
Meanwhile, Hamas armed wing says it has lost contact with two hostages, Matan Angrest and Omri Miran, during Israeli military operations in two Gaza City neighbourhoods.
In a statement, the al-Qassam Brigades says it has demanded that Israel halt air sorties for 24 hours, starting at 6pm, in part of Gaza City to remove the hostages from danger.
