Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that "Israel will maintain full security sovereignty over the area stretching from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea." During a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, he emphasized that "this principle will always remain," adding that "his government sees a path to achieving broader peace with Arab states," while also indicating "the possibility of reaching a practical peace with the Palestinians."
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Netanyahu revealed that Israel is waiting to receive the body of the last Israeli prisoner held by Hamas before moving to the second phase of the Gaza agreement, which he described as being more difficult or of no less complication than the first phase, noting that "its goal is to disarm Hamas."
He announced that he would hold "crucial talks at the end of this month to discuss ways to ensure the implementation of the second phase of the Trump plan."
Regarding the West Bank, Netanyahu clarified that "political annexation is still under discussion, and the status quo will remain unchanged for the foreseeable future."