Overview

• Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first foreign leader to meet Donald Trump during his second term, with talks focused on the Gaza ceasefire and broader regional stability.
• The second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement includes negotiations for the release of remaining hostages and the potential establishment of a long-term peace framework.
• Trump's Middle East strategy seeks normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia, alongside a broader coalition to counter Iran, but hinges on resolving the Palestinian issue.
• Netanyahu faces domestic pressure from far-right coalition partners opposing the ceasefire, threatening his government’s stability if concessions are made to maintain peace.
• Humanitarian aid has increased in Gaza during the truce, with thousands of displaced residents returning to devastated areas, highlighting the fragile and urgent need for sustained peace.