Netanyahu: Trump Gaza Plan's Second Phase 'Close,' Leaders to Meet

• Israeli PM Netanyahu announced he will meet President Trump later this month to discuss the "second phase" of Trump's Gaza plan.
• The second phase aims for peace, an end to Hamas rule, release of Israeli hostages, and an interim technocratic Palestinian government in Gaza.
• Netanyahu stated the first phase of Trump's plan is nearing completion.
• Since the October 10 truce, Hamas returned 20 living hostages and 27 bodies in exchange for 2,000 Palestinian detainees.

Why It Matters: Upcoming US-Israel talks could reshape Gaza's future and regional stability.