President Donald Trump's recent plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza and take ownership of the strip has raised concerns among Arab officials. However, this development does not seem to have a direct impact on the ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Qatar and Egypt.
An Arab official mentioned that despite the worrying nature of Trump's plan, Israeli delegates are currently en route to meetings in Washington, which is seen as a positive step. The official also expressed concerns that Trump's comments could potentially undermine the more moderate voices within Israel, making it challenging for them to advocate for their positions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, when asked about the prospects of advancing to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostages deal, stated that efforts would be made to progress. Netanyahu highlighted that discussions on this matter were on the agenda during his meeting with Trump at the White House.
The Gaza ceasefire and hostages deal is currently in its initial phase, which commenced on January 19 and is set to last for six weeks. Netanyahu's office confirmed that an Israeli delegation would be heading to Doha later in the week to engage in talks regarding the ongoing implementation of the deal. Sources familiar with the situation indicated that the discussions in Doha would primarily focus on the progress of phase one of the agreement.
