Israeli Authorities Participated in the Development of US President Donald Trump's Plan for a Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and an End to the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict and Made Several Amendments to the Final Document, According to The Wall Street Journal.
According to the publication, the most notable amendment concerns the issue of statehood. The plan mentions the possibility of creating an independent Palestinian state, but does not mention a two-state solution. It is noted that without a clear prospect of a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the probability of Saudi Arabia financing the American leader's plan is quite low.
Earlier, the White House published a plan for resolving the conflict in the Gaza Strip. It calls for a complete cessation of hostilities and the release of hostages held by the radical Palestinian movement Hamas within 72 hours. In addition, the document proposes placing the Gaza Strip under external administration for a transitional period. Residents of the enclave will be given the opportunity to leave or return.
At a press conference with Trump in Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his support for the US president's plan to end hostilities in Gaza, but noted that if Hamas rejects or sabotages this proposal, the Jewish state "will finish the job itself."