Trump and Netanyahu to Discuss Ceasefire, Regional Peace Prospects, and Countering Iran

The leaders aim to solidify Gaza ceasefire progress, address hostages, and explore broader Arab-Israeli peace agreements during White House talks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the Gaza ceasefire, hostages, and countering Iran's regional influence.
The meeting follows significant Israeli military successes, including weakening Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, and progress in stabilizing Gaza through a ceasefire deal.
Trump's administration is reportedly seeking to expand Arab-Israeli normalization agreements, with Saudi Arabia potentially playing a key role contingent on progress toward a Palestinian state.
Netanyahu faces domestic pressure from far-right coalition partners to resume the Gaza war, complicating prospects for a broader peace framework.
Regional violence persists, with Israeli military operations continuing in the West Bank and tensions over the ceasefire's next phase, which includes further hostage exchanges and potential conflict resolution.