Deepa Shivaram
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President Trump was about to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he confirmed to reporters that the U.S.
had, quote, hit a Venezuelan dock.
Trump did not provide further detail, but such a strike likely indicates an escalation in aggression toward Venezuela.
In recent weeks, Trump announced a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers coming in and out of Venezuela, and the U.S.
has struck multiple boats off the coast of the South American country, alleging that they're carrying drugs.
More than 100 people have been killed in those attacks.
The 20-point peace plan was unveiled in October when both sides agreed to a ceasefire.
But since then, progress has slowed and phase two has yet to come about.
Trump has said he wants to move to the next phase as quickly as possible, but also that Hamas must disarm, a condition that Netanyahu has been intent on.
The two are also likely discussing Iran in their meetings.
Trump has said that if Iran resumes building its missile program, the U.S.
would, quote, knock the hell out of them.
Trump also says he would support Israel attacking Iran if it continues building missiles.
Trump and First Lady Melania Trump answered calls from their Florida Mar-a-Lago home and spoke with children around the country.
The president tried to boast about his economy, but he said the kids weren't interested in hearing about that.
Trump later made calls to service members as well.