Trump to host Netanyahu one day before New Year's Eve

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on December 29 to discuss plans for Gaza’s future, the Prime Minister’s Office announced.

“The Prime Minister will meet with President Trump on Monday, December 29 they will discuss the future steps and phases and the international stabilization force of the ceasefire plan,” the Israeli government spokesperson said.

According to the Ynet portal, Netanyahu’s visit will last a week. According to media reports, Netanyahu is seeking to visit the U.S. from December 28 to January 4.

The Prime Minister’s Office did not confirm how long Netanyahu would be in the U.S. or where the two would meet.

Trump invited Netanyahu for a meeting earlier this month, with most speculating that the two would discuss advancing the U.S. leader’s peace plan in Gaza, as well as security deals being discussed with Syria and Lebanon and other regional issues.

The two last met in Israel during a lightning visit by Trump to celebrate the ceasefire deal on October 13. Interlocutors are now looking to move to the second phase of the administration’s 20-point plan to end the war, which outlines governing arrangements for the enclave.