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Monday, September 29, 2025
Gantz offers support for Trump’s Gaza plan: ‘Better late than never’
Sam Sokol is the Times of Israel's political correspondent. He was previously a reporter for the Jerusalem Post, Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Haaretz. He is the author of "Putin’s Hybrid War and the Jews"
Blue and White-National Unity chairman Benny Gantz expresses his support for US President Donald Trump’s 21-point plan for ending the war in Gaza ahead of a meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the American leader.
“President Trump’s framework is a tremendous opportunity for Israel. We must stand firm on two principles without compromise: First, all the hostages return at the outset. That is the most urgent matter. Second, Israel maintains freedom of security action and does not entrust its security to a third party,” Gantz posts on X.
“This framework could have been reached long ago [but] better late than never,” he adds.
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