The Knesset has advanced a motion to adopt United States President Donald Trump's 20-point plan aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, passing its first reading without any opposition votes. The vote, initiated by Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, was boycotted by almost all coalition lawmakers, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, due to the plan's references to a possible pathway toward Palestinian statehood. The plan, which began with a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, outlines steps such as the disarmament of Hamas, the return of hostages, and the establishment of a transitional authority, but leaves the timeline for Palestinian statehood vague. The motion will now move to the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee for further discussion before additional readings.
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