"In Netanyahu's fourth visit since Trump returned to office in January, the right-wing Israeli leader will be looking to shore up his country's most important relationship as it faces growing international isolation nearly two years into its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Reuters reported. He can expect a warm welcome compared to the chilly reception he received when he spoke on Friday before the UN general assembly where many delegates walked out in protest."
"Netanyahu went on to deliver a blistering attack on what he called a disgraceful decision over the past week by Britain, France, Canada, Australia and several other countries to recognize Palestinian statehood, a major diplomatic shift by top US allies. Trump, who had criticized the recognition moves as a prize to Hamas, told Reuters on Sunday he hopes to get Netanyahu's agreement on a framework to end the war in the Palestinian territory and free the remaining hostages held by Hamas."
"We're getting a very good response because Bibi wants to make the deal too, Trump said in a telephone interview, using Netanyahu's nickname. Everybody wants to make the deal. He credited leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Jordan and Egypt for their assistance and said the deal aims to go beyond Gaza to a broader Middle East peace. It's called peace in the Middle East, more than Gaza. Gaza is a part of it. But it's peace in the Middle East, he said."
Donald Trump will host Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday to advance a Gaza peace proposal. Netanyahu seeks to shore up the US-Israel relationship as Israel faces growing international isolation nearly two years into its war with Hamas in Gaza. Several Western countries recently recognized Palestinian statehood, prompting sharp criticism from Netanyahu and concern from the US. Trump said he hopes to secure Netanyahu's agreement on a framework to end the war and free remaining hostages, and credited regional states for assistance while saying the deal aims for broader Middle East peace.
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