Century deal begins • Meanwhile, first meeting between PM and US president • Later President Trump will meet with Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz • It appears that Trump will present to both sections of the Middle East peace plan - the century deal
Netanyahu (right) and Trump (left) tonight // Photo: IP
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump at this time to discuss the Centennial Plan. Before the meeting, the two made brief statements to the media. Trump said that "I think there is a chance for peace through the century deal."
Regarding whether the plan's publication is an election interference in another country, the president said "there is no talk of electoral intervention because Gantz is coming, too." The President asked what would happen if the Palestinians did not agree to his plan, he said: "It will be okay. This is a plan that most Arab countries will agree to. It is good for Israel. Netanyahu and his opponent should agree to it."
Prime Minister Netanyahu noted: "It is an honor for me to be here. I really hope for fruitful conversations tomorrow. I came up with a vision for peace. And I want to thank the President for recognizing our rights in Judea and Samaria is unprecedented. The alliance between us is ever the strongest. On International Holocaust Day, I would like to point out that you are a person who is openly fighting against the anti-Semitism revealed by Iran. "
Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz will hold separate meetings with the president on Monday, where they will receive an update on the outline, probably tomorrow at seven.
PM Netanyahu Before Departing for Washington // Photo: Ariel Kahana
Recall yesterday that the PM took off for Washington ahead of the scheduled meetings and said before his departure that he and President Trump "will make history on Tuesday." "Israel Today" has learned that now the administration is sending messages to Israel that it is worthwhile to make the moves in the near future. At the same time, the PM's entourage made it clear that Netanyahu will consider all the political and security considerations required in light of the significant decision expected in the coming days.
Netanyahu's flight will be accompanied by Minister of Tourism Yariv Levin, Israeli Ambassador to Washington Ron Dermer, and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. David Elahiyani, Efrat Councilor Oded Ravivi, Binyamin Councilor Israel Gantz, and Gush Etzion Council President Shlomo Neeman.
Gantz took off for Washington for his meeting with Trump
On the flip side, Benny Gantz landed in Washington yesterday for a meeting with Trump. Recall last Saturday night, a blue-and-white chairman convened a press conference announcing that he had "complied with Trump's invitation" to hold a separate meeting between the two.
Behind the scenes of Gantz's statement, blue-and-white people found it difficult to hide the joy about Gantz's trip, saying Gantz made a "chess move to Netanyahu" with his trip to Washington.