Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on February 4, marking him as the first foreign leader to do so after Trump's second inauguration. The meeting follows Trump's controversial proposals regarding the Gaza population, which faced rejection from regional leaders. While a ceasefire agreement in Gaza has temporarily halted hostilities, the situation remains tense, with potential for renewed conflict in the region. Notably, Trump has expressed uncertainty about the ceasefire's longevity despite his administration's role in brokering it.
Trump has taken credit for a fragile ceasefire agreement in Gaza that went into effect the day before his inauguration.
The pause has also allowed hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to return home to northern Gaza.
Trump's proposal for Gaza to transfer its population to Jordan and Egypt was swiftly rejected by regional leaders, who likened it to ethnic cleansing.
Despite stressing his role in securing the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, Trump expressed doubt about its sustainability.
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