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Netanyahu powerless as Trump advances Gaza plan

US President Donald Trump is pushing to advance to the second phase of his Gaza plan. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains wary of any role for Turkey, Qatar or the Palestinian Authority in Gaza.

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US President Donald Trump is pushing to advance to the second phase of his plan for Gaza. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains wary of any role for Turkey or Qatar in Gaza, while Hamas shows no intention of relinquishing its arms or control. Still, the Israeli premier is powerless to resist the Trump administration. 

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