US and Israel hold constructive
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US and Israel hold constructive Gaza talks

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff wrote on X that talks over the weekend with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Gaza were "constructive and positive."

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He states that the talks focused on implementing phase two of the peace plan for Gaza, which includes disarming Hamas and further withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

Following the meeting, Netanyahu has decided to convene Israel's security cabinet to discuss the opening of the Rafah border crossing on Sunday evening, the Jerusalem Post reports.

The Rafah crossing, between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, has remained contentious during the ceasefire that came into effect in October. Israel has wanted to open it only in one direction, so that Gazans can travel to Egypt.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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