Expectations are high in Israel ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled meeting with President Donald Trump Monday at the White House, following statement by the American leader about a possible Gaza ceasefire deal.
Hamas announced on Friday that it had submitted a ‘positive-spirited’ response to the latest Qatari proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, expressing its readiness to begin proximity talks with Israel to resolve the remaining differences. While criticizing Hamas' reservations included in its response, the Israeli cabinet decided Saturday to send Sunday a delegation to Doha for talks.
The meeting with Trump is at Netanyahu's request, to discuss a potential Gaza ceasefire deal, the status of US talks with Syria, coordination on Iran after US and Israeli strikes against it last month and other security as well as trade issues.
Monday’s visit marks Netanyahu’s third trip to the White House since Trump returned to office in January 2025. The five-day visit comes two weeks after a US-brokered ceasefire following the 12-day war that began when Israel launched aerial attacks against Iran.
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