Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House as Israel, Hamas discuss ceasefire
- On Monday, U.S. President Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu held a private meeting at the White House to explore options for ending the ongoing 21-month conflict in Gaza.
- The leaders aimed to resolve the standoff with Hamas amid ongoing negotiations in Qatar for a 60-day truce including phased hostage release and increased aid.
- Trump applied pressure on Netanyahu to end the war and return hostages while families of captives gathered in Washington seeking full release in any deal.
- Netanyahu stated 50 hostages remain in Gaza, and Trump expressed optimism about a deal during the coming week, saying, "I think there's a good chance we have a deal with Hamas."
- The meeting suggested new momentum for a ceasefire that could aid Trump's broader goals of regional peace despite persistent challenges and unclear long-term outcomes.
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US President Trump welcomed Israel's head of government Netanyahu to the White House, which was also about a possible ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu set the tone with a surprise for Trump. By R. Borchard.
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