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Netanyahu Urges Trump Action as Gaza Ceasefire Stalls

2/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Benjamin Netanyahu plans to discuss the stalled Gaza peace deal with U.S. President Donald Trump and press for action against Hamas.
The Israel Defense Forces are preparing for a renewed offensive to disarm Hamas, which has refused to surrender.
The ceasefire is at an impasse, with both sides accusing the other of violations.
A potential deployment of an international stabilization force remains contingent on Hamas's disarmament, which remains uncertain.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993, initiated a peace process between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), establishing the Palestinian Authority for limited self-governance in parts of the West Bank and Gaza. Despite hopes for a permanent settlement within five years, ongoing violence and settlement expansion have hindered progress, leaving the region in a state of unresolved conflict and instability.

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Story summary

Benjamin Netanyahu plans to discuss the stalled Gaza peace deal with U.S. President Donald Trump and press for action against Hamas.
The Israel Defense Forces are preparing for a renewed offensive to disarm Hamas, which has refused to surrender.
The ceasefire is at an impasse, with both sides accusing the other of violations.
A potential deployment of an international stabilization force remains contingent on Hamas's disarmament, which remains uncertain.

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