Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House, coinciding with a renewed military campaign against Hamas in Gaza and ongoing international discussions about the region's stability.
Netanyahu Set for Diplomatic Talks with Trump Amid Gaza Conflict
Netanyahu Set for Diplomatic Talks with Trump Amid Gaza Conflict
Israeli Prime Minister's upcoming visit to the U.S. underscores ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
April 5, 2025, 10:03 a.m. ET — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is preparing for a significant meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. This marks Netanyahu's second visit since Trump’s administration was inaugurated in January, occurring at a tense time following Israel's recent escalation of military operations in Gaza.
Netanyahu's visit follows Israel's intensified struggle with Hamas, which reignited late last month as efforts by Trump's aides to establish a cease-fire have faltered. An official from the White House has confirmed the meeting, although Netanyahu's spokesperson has not offered comments regarding the agenda for the discussions.
Recent reports indicate that Netanyahu has been on a diplomatic tour, including a state visit to Hungary, where he met with Prime Minister Viktor Orban. During a previous meeting with Trump, Netanyahu was introduced to a controversial U.S. vision for Gaza that proposed expanding U.S. control over the region while advocating for the mass emigration of Palestinians. Netanyahu has since called for what he describes as "voluntary emigration" for Gazans, drawing criticism for promoting actions seen as forced displacement.
Military operations by Israeli forces in Gaza continue, with reports of aggressive bombardments and an incursion that has raised alarms regarding the humanitarian conditions for civilians in the enclave. The Israeli government has also restricted the flow of aid into Gaza, intensifying fears of a humanitarian crisis. Trump's administration stands firmly in support of Israel, attributing the resurgence of hostilities to Hamas, which has accused Israel of violating the cease-fire arrangements facilitated by U.S. intermediaries.
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, White House correspondent for The Times, and Aaron Boxerman, Times reporter based in Jerusalem, provide coverage on the evolving dynamics of this pivotal diplomatic meeting and its implications for regional stability.
Netanyahu's visit follows Israel's intensified struggle with Hamas, which reignited late last month as efforts by Trump's aides to establish a cease-fire have faltered. An official from the White House has confirmed the meeting, although Netanyahu's spokesperson has not offered comments regarding the agenda for the discussions.
Recent reports indicate that Netanyahu has been on a diplomatic tour, including a state visit to Hungary, where he met with Prime Minister Viktor Orban. During a previous meeting with Trump, Netanyahu was introduced to a controversial U.S. vision for Gaza that proposed expanding U.S. control over the region while advocating for the mass emigration of Palestinians. Netanyahu has since called for what he describes as "voluntary emigration" for Gazans, drawing criticism for promoting actions seen as forced displacement.
Military operations by Israeli forces in Gaza continue, with reports of aggressive bombardments and an incursion that has raised alarms regarding the humanitarian conditions for civilians in the enclave. The Israeli government has also restricted the flow of aid into Gaza, intensifying fears of a humanitarian crisis. Trump's administration stands firmly in support of Israel, attributing the resurgence of hostilities to Hamas, which has accused Israel of violating the cease-fire arrangements facilitated by U.S. intermediaries.
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, White House correspondent for The Times, and Aaron Boxerman, Times reporter based in Jerusalem, provide coverage on the evolving dynamics of this pivotal diplomatic meeting and its implications for regional stability.
