President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet amid pressures surrounding the temporary truce with Hamas. Trump expresses skepticism about the truce's longevity despite claiming to have influenced the agreement. The discussions will focus on a potential normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia, concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions, and advancing the hostage deal's second phase. Netanyahu, facing low popular support due to an ongoing corruption trial, seeks to leverage his visit to enhance public perception.
Netanyahu's arrival in Washington for the first foreign leader visit of Trump's second term comes as the prime minister's popular support is lagging.
Trump is guarded about the long-term prospects for the truce, even as he takes credit for pressuring Hamas and Israel into the hostage and ceasefire agreement.
The leaders' talks are expected to touch on a long-sought Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization deal and concerns about Iran's nuclear program.
Netanyahu, in the middle of a corruption trial, aims to bolster his image by meeting Trump, who remains popular in Israel.
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