Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington, marking a significant diplomatic engagement with President Trump, who is the first foreign leader he meets. Netanyahu views this as a validation of Israel's military actions over the past 15 months in the Middle East. However, the visit is less about celebration and more about negotiations on the ceasefire in Gaza and other regional issues. Trump expressed skepticism about the Gaza truce's durability, reflecting ongoing tensions. Discussions about resuming military actions against Hamas are emphasized by both Israeli and Qatari officials urging a return to negotiations.
Israeli military operations in Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen have 'already redrawn the map', and working with Trump could enhance this further, says Netanyahu.
Trump expressed uncertainty about the Gaza truce's sustainability at a press conference, stating, 'I have no assurances that it will hold'.
Netanyahu's visit to Washington, intended as a diplomatic victory, has shifted towards practical negotiations concerning Gaza's ceasefire and regional conflicts.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani from Qatar emphasized the urgency for the sides to return to negotiations in line with the mediated agreement.
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