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Trump Warns Netanyahu Against Derailing Gaza Deal

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Trump administration warned Israel against hindering the Gaza reconstruction plan, with President Trump expressing deep disappointment if Israel obstructs the agreed-upon deal.
  • The US emphasized that Israel should adhere to the initial 20-point plan, which facilitates hostage release and aims to end the Gaza conflict.
  • A senior US official stated that Hamas has met its commitments, including hostage releases, and reiterated expectations for Israel to fulfill its part of the agreement.

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Israel, urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to uphold the terms of a previously agreed-upon peace and reconstruction plan for Gaza. A senior U.S. official conveyed that President Trump would be "very, very disappointed" if Israel impedes the implementation of the Gaza reconstruction initiative.

This warning comes shortly after Trump announced Hamas's acceptance of a disarmament proposal put forth by the Board of Peace. However, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office had stated that the proposal did not meet Israel's demand for full demilitarization of Gaza as a prerequisite for Israeli troop withdrawal.

We are only asking them to adhere to the initial agreement that brought home the hostages and ended the war.

— Senior U.S. OfficialThe official explains the U.S. expectation for Israel to comply with the agreed-upon peace plan.

The senior U.S. official clarified that Washington is not asking Israel to go beyond the initial 20-point agreement. "We are only asking them to adhere to the initial agreement that brought home the hostages and ended the war," the official stated, highlighting Gaza as a long-standing major issue for Israel. The U.S. administration remains confident that Israel will honor its commitments.

If not, President Trump will be very, very disappointed.

— Senior U.S. OfficialThe official conveys the potential U.S. reaction if Israel fails to adhere to the agreement.

The official also addressed Israel's prior doubts about the success of the Board of Peace's efforts, including hostage releases and the return of bodies. "Israel was not convinced we could reach an agreement to free the hostages. They were also not convinced Hamas was willing to disarm. But Hamas has made a deal and fulfilled its commitments by releasing hostages and handing over the bodies of victims. Therefore, we will also ensure that Israel fulfills its commitments," the official added.

Furthermore, the U.S. official dismissed Israeli criticism regarding the involvement of Qatar and Turkey in the Board of Peace, asserting that these nations, along with Egypt, have played crucial roles in maintaining the ceasefire.

Israel was not convinced we could reach an agreement to free the hostages. They were also not convinced Hamas was willing to disarm. But Hamas has made a deal and fulfilled its commitments by releasing hostages and handing over the bodies of victims. Therefore, we will also ensure that Israel fulfills its commitments.

— Senior U.S. OfficialThe official highlights Hamas's fulfillment of its obligations and stresses the expectation for Israel to do the same.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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