U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Monday, emphasizing collaboration on Gaza ceasefire negotiations and broader Middle East stability. The talks coincided with indirect Israel-Hamas discussions in Qatar, though initial rounds concluded without a breakthrough, according to Palestinian officials.
Ceasefire Efforts and Regional Cooperation
Netanyahu stated the U.S. and Israel were coordinating with neighboring nations to create a "better future" for Palestinians, suggesting residents of Gaza could voluntarily relocate to other countries. "If people want to stay, they can stay, but if they want to leave, they should be able to leave," he said during a dinner with officials.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Four months into Israel\u2019s blockade of Gaza, UN agencies warned that fuel reserves for life-saving operations are nearly depleted. Palestinian sources cited restricted aid access as a key obstacle to ceasefire progress, while negotiations are set to resume this week.
Iran Talks on the Horizon
Trump confirmed plans for U.S.-Iran discussions through Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, expressing openness to lifting sanctions "at some point." The meeting followed recent U.S.-Israeli military coordination targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, underscoring ongoing regional tensions.
