US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. AFP
US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. AFP
US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. AFP
US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. AFP

Donald Trump says Israeli-Palestinian peace plan to be announced within months


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US President Donald Trump said he wants a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine and will release his plan within months.

Speaking at meeting with his Israel counterpart, Mr Trump also reaffirmed his support for Israel and said he believes Palestinians want to come back to the negotiating table.

The Israelis would have to "do something that is good" for the Palestinians, Mr Trump said, without giving details.

The Trump administration's long-promised detailed proposal for future peace talks has still not been released, despite several hinted-at announcement dates. Palestinian officials have publicly said they will not negotiate with the US president after he ordered the American embassy to be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem last December, upending decades of official policy.

"It is a dream of mine to get that done prior to the end of my first term...We are with you, with are with Israel 100 per cent," Mr Trump said at the meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Mr Netanyahu responded in kind, "no one has backed Israel like you do and we appreciate it."

The leaders also discussed trade and military defence at the meeting.

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Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.

Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.

Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.

Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.

Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.

What are the guidelines?

Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.

Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.

Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.

Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.

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Source: American Paediatric Association