Israel's Netanyahu Heads To DC To Meet Donald Trump: What Is On The Agenda?
(MENAFN- Live Mint) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has embarked on a crucial visit to the United States, where he is set to meet with President Donald Trump. This meeting, scheduled for Tuesday at the White House, marks Donald Trump's first engagement with a foreign leader since his return to office.
Ahead of his departure, Israel PM Netanyahu stated that he and the US President would discuss "victory over Hamas ," the release of hostages, and countering the Iranian threat in the region. Netanyahu also expressed optimism about their collaboration, suggesting it could lead to a“remarkable era of peace through strength.”
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The meet comes as US and Arab mediators begin the daunting work of brokering the next phase of a ceasefire agreement to wind down the 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of militant-held hostages.
Hamas, which has reasserted its control over Gaza since the ceasefire took hold last month, has said it will not release the hostages set to go free in the second phase without an end to the war and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces.
Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting pressure from his far-right coalition partners to resume military operations as the first phase of the ceasefire nears its conclusion in early March.
While Donald Trump has historically been a staunch ally of Israel, his recent statements indicate a complex position regarding Middle Eastern conflicts.
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Earlier, Donald Trump has pledged to end wars in the west Asian conflicted zone, while also taking credit for brokering the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.
As negotiations for the next phase begin, involving US, Qatar, and Egypt as mediators, both leaders will need to navigate their respective domestic pressures and regional dynamics carefully.
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