Trump to Press Netanyahu on Gaza Peace Deal at White House
US President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday for talks focused on finalizing a proposed peace plan for Gaza. Trump has claimed that a deal to end the nearly two-year conflict—free hostages, and disarm Hamas—is close to completion following his discussions with Arab leaders last week. On Sunday, he posted on Despite Trump’s optimism, Netanyahu has shown little sign of compromise. In a recent UN address, he pledged to “finish the job” against Hamas and rejected the establishment of a Palestinian state, even as Western nations push for one. He has also pressed ahead with Israel’s military campaign in Gaza City, displacing hundreds of thousands. This will be Netanyahu’s fourth White House visit since Trump returned to office in January. While Trump has long been a close ally, he has recently […]