President Trump is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House to discuss a potential ceasefire in Gaza, expressing optimism for a significant breakthrough.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. The meeting aims to broker a ceasefire agreement and bring an end to the ongoing war in Gaza.
In a preview of the discussions, Trump took to Truth Social on Sunday, stating, “We have a real chance for greatness in the Middle East. All are on board for something special, first time ever. We will get it done.”
While Trump did not provide specific details regarding the terms of a ceasefire, exit strategies, or plans for demilitarization in Gaza, he indicated that both Israel and Hamas have agreed to engage in indirect talks later this week in Qatar.
Vice President JD Vance discussed the negotiations during an appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” noting that top U.S. officials are deeply involved in “very complicated” discussions with both Israeli and Arab counterparts. He expressed cautious optimism about the current state of negotiations, stating, “I feel more optimistic about where we are right now than where we have been at any point in the last few months, but let’s be realistic, these things can get derailed at the very last minute.”
Vance outlined that the Trump administration’s proposal focuses on three primary objectives: securing the release of all hostages, eliminating the Hamas threat to Israel, and expanding humanitarian aid to Gaza. “So I think we’re close to accomplishing all three of those objectives,” he added.
In an exclusive interview on Fox News Channel’s “The Sunday Briefing,” Netanyahu emphasized that his team is actively collaborating with U.S. officials to prioritize the release of hostages. “I hope we can make it a go because we want to free our hostages. We want to get rid of Hamas rule and have them disarmed, Gaza demilitarized, and a new future set up for Gazans and Israelis alike and for the whole region,” he told co-host Jacqui Heinrich.
This meeting marks the third encounter between Trump and Netanyahu since January and follows the recent United Nations General Assembly. During Netanyahu’s address, numerous U.N. delegates walked out, leaving many seats empty. Subsequently, member states voted to allow Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to deliver his remarks remotely. In his speech, Abbas accused Israel of “genocide” and called for full U.N. membership for a Palestinian state, which garnered approximately 30 seconds of applause.
As the situation in Gaza continues to evolve, the upcoming discussions between Trump and Netanyahu are being closely watched, with hopes for a diplomatic resolution that could reshape the dynamics in the region.
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