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Key Takeaways
- President Trump has urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to implement the U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan, emphasizing progress must continue regardless of the final makeup of Israel's next government.
- The peace roadmap mandates the full disarmament of Hamas, the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, and the transfer of administrative control to a Palestinian technocratic government.
- External power has been restored to the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) via the 330 kV "Ferosplavna-1" line after a blackout forced the facility to rely on emergency diesel generators.
- Washington is demanding "full cooperation" from Israel, signaling a shift toward immediate implementation of the 20-point plan that has been stalled for months due to Israeli political opposition.
- Humanitarian concerns in Gaza are mounting, with reports of over 70,000 tents flooded, adding urgency to the U.S. push for a stable governing administration and reconstruction efforts.
Trump Demands Immediate Action on Gaza Peace Roadmap
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly pressured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to move forward with the administration's Gaza peace plan following the conclusion of Israel’s recent elections. In a high-level phone call that included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and senior envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Trump signaled that Washington now expects progress "regardless of who forms Israel's next government."
The comprehensive 20-point plan, which has faced significant delays due to internal Israeli political friction, calls for the disarming of Hamas and the total demilitarization of Gaza. A central pillar of the strategy involves transferring governance of the enclave to a Palestinian technocratic administration, a move intended to stabilize the region and facilitate large-scale reconstruction.
Washington officials have stressed that Israel’s full cooperation is now a priority, as the U.S. looks to break the months-long stalemate. While the Board of Peace—a U.S.-backed entity—has already proposed a $2.45 billion recovery plan, implementation remains contingent on the disarmament of militant groups and the establishment of a secure governing body.
Power Restored to Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant After Critical Outage
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Sunday that external power has been restored to the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). The facility had lost its connection to the "Ferosplavna-1" power line early Sunday morning, marking the 27th time the plant has been forced to rely on emergency diesel generators since the onset of the conflict.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi described the situation as "precarious," noting that while power is back, the recurring blackouts pose a continuous threat to nuclear safety. The plant, which is currently in a state of cold shutdown, still requires a constant electricity supply to maintain essential cooling systems for its six reactors.
Ukrainian energy operator Energoatom reported that the 330 kV line was successfully reconnected at 17:41 local time. However, officials warned that the systematic destruction of energy infrastructure continues to jeopardize the safety of Europe’s largest nuclear facility, which currently holds enough diesel fuel to power backup systems for approximately two weeks in the event of another total failure.
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