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Trump meets Netanyahu in Florida

Trump is meeting Netanyahu amid growing US frustration over stalled Gaza phase two talks, as Israel’s recognition of Somaliland sparked international backlash — and more.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on next to U.S. President Donald Trump as Trump leaves Israel en route to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to attend a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a U.S.-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod, Israel, October 13, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle.

In today’s edition:

  • Trump meets Netanyahu as US frustration grows over Gaza phase 2
  • Global backlash as UNSC meets over Israel’s Somaliland nod
  • Sectarian tensions grip Syria as Alawite protests turn deadly
  • 3 Turkish police, 6 Islamic State militants killed in raid
  • Iraq’s new parliament meets for first time

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