Trump and Netanyahu Set for Crucial White House Meeting Amid Gaza Crisis
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday for a high-stakes meeting at the White House—their second since Trump’s return to office—as Israel’s military operations in Gaza escalate and global outcry grows.
Key Discussion Points:
✔ Gaza Conflict & Hostage Crisis
- Netanyahu seeks U.S. backing for Israel’s ongoing military campaign, including a “security corridor” to pressure Hamas.
- Talks will focus on hostage retrieval (since Oct. 7, 2023) and Israel’s standoff with the ICC over war crime allegations.
- Over 50,000 Palestinians killed (per Gaza Health Ministry), sparking global protests in London, Paris, and Berlin.
✔ Controversial U.S.-Israel Policies
- Trump previously suggested resettling Palestinians outside Gaza, drawing backlash from Arab states.
- Expected discussion on Turkey-Israel relations and countering Iran’s regional influence.
✔ Trade Tensions
- Israel faces a 17% U.S. tariff, a point of friction for Netanyahu’s
