"Leadership in Motion Israel-US Leaders Meet to Shape Gaza Truce's New Phase

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Leadership in Motion Israel-US Leaders Meet to Shape Gaza Truce's New Phase

In a critical meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with United States President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the future of the fragile Gaza ceasefire. As both sides indicate their readiness for negotiations on a new phase in the truce, the meeting marks a crucial step towards shaping the next chapter in this complex conflict.

This meeting represents the first time a foreign leader has visited the White House since Trump returned to power last month. The discussion will focus on the future of the ceasefire and efforts to bring an end to the war in Gaza.

Hours prior to their meeting, Netanyahu's office announced that Israel would send a delegation to Qatar's capital Doha later this week for negotiations aimed at securing the release of remaining hostages and outlining steps towards ending the conflict.

Hamas has also expressed its readiness to negotiate the second stage of the ceasefire, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US. The next phase aims to resolve outstanding issues and pave the way for a lasting peace.

Following meetings in Washington between Netanyahu and Trump's senior advisors, including Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Israel announced that it was preparing its working-level delegation to depart for Doha at the end of this week. This move will enable discussions on technical details related to the continued implementation of the agreement.

Witkoff expressed hope that the truce would stick, stating, I'm certainly hopeful that we can get a good outcome here. However, despite Trump's earlier claims about sealing the ceasefire after 15 months of war, he cautioned just hours later that there were no guarantees that the peace is going to hold. This uncertainty adds to an already tense and challenging situation.

The White House meeting promises to be a pivotal moment for a region ravaged by war since Hamas' deadly attacks on southern Israel on October 7. Netanyahu hailed the fact that he would be the first foreign leader to meet Trump since his January 20 inauguration as testimony to the strength of the Israeli-American alliance.

This meeting marks a significant shift in Netanyahu's relations with Trump, who has taken credit for sealing the ceasefire and prides himself on his deal-making ability. Trump is expected to push Netanyahu to stick to the agreement and accept a deal to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia.

As the leaders meet, it remains to be seen whether they can overcome their differences and find common ground to shape a lasting peace in Gaza.

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