Netanyahu to meet with Trump today for talks on Gaza, Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in the United States to hold talks with President Donald Trump in Florida. This was reported by Israeli officials. This is Netanyahu's fifth visit to the United States in 2025.
The meeting comes amid attempts by Washington and regional mediators to move to the second phase of the truce between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Analysts note that the first phase of the agreement is effectively complete, but further progress has been slowed by mutual accusations of ceasefire violations.
The second phase of the agreement provides for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from their positions in Gaza, the establishment of an interim administration without Hamas and the deployment of international stabilisation forces. One of the most difficult points is the requirement to disarm the group.
American media report that the Trump administration is seeking to announce the composition of a technocratic government for Gaza and the parameters of an international mission as soon as possible. At the same time, irritation is growing in Washington over the delay in the process.
It is expected that special attention will be paid to Iran, in particular to the risks of resuming its nuclear and missile programmes. According to experts, the Iranian factor may become the central topic of the talks, overshadowing the Gaza issue, especially given the domestic political situation in Israel on the eve of the election year.
