Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to tell President Trump when they meet on December 29 at Mar-a-Lago that any agreement which leaves Hamas armed and in control of Gaza would be a “historic mistake,” i24NEWS reports.

Israeli officials fear Washington may move ahead with the next phase of Gaza talks without a clear plan to disarm Hamas.

According to the report, senior Israeli officials say Trump wants to be remembered as the one who saved the hostages but must be careful not to be etched into history as the leader who preserved Hamas in power in Gaza.