Israel’s parliament was set to vote on Wednesday on a measure expressing support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for the Gaza Strip.

“U.S. government representatives approached me regarding today’s Knesset vote to ratify President Trump’s 20-point plan,” opposition leader Yair Lapid, who tabled the measure, tweeted on Wednesday.

“I told them the opposition will support it, and I believe Prime Minister Netanyahu will ensure the coalition also comes to support and express gratitude to President Trump,” continued the Yesh Atid Party leader.

According to Israel’s Ynet outlet, Lapid filed the motion in an attempt to embarrass coalition parties, which have expressed their opposition to references to future Palestinian statehood in Trump’s plan.

Announcing the vote dur

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