Leaders in Europe were quick to fall in line behind U.S. President Donald Trump’s framework for a peace between Israel and Gaza, while calling on the Islamist Hamas terrorists to promptly agree to Washington’s terms.
On Monday, the White House published a 20-point plan to resolve the Middle East conflict, in which Hamas would release its remaining hostages, give up its arms, and cede control of Gaza. In return, Israel would agree to stop all military operations in Gaza and release around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
While the framework would initially see a Western-backed transitional government established, potentially led by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, the deal would also pave the way for the eventual creation of a Palestinian state.
Israel was quick
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