Israel's Netanyahu heads to U.S. to meet with Trump
Briefly

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss several key issues, including achieving victory over Hamas, countering Iranian influence, and expanding diplomatic relations with Arab states. The meeting is significant as it marks Trump's first encounter with a foreign leader post his re-election. As U.S. and Arab mediators work towards a new ceasefire agreement to conclude the ongoing war in Gaza, Netanyahu faces pressure from his political allies to resume military operations against Hamas, which has been insistent on terms that include hostages' release and a halt to the conflict before proceeding further.
Netanyahu will discuss victory over Hamas, countering Iran, and expanding diplomatic relations with Arab countries during his meeting with Trump.
The meeting is Trump's first with a foreign leader since taking office again, occurring amid ongoing mediation efforts for a Gaza ceasefire.
Netanyahu faces pressure to resume war against Hamas after a ceasefire led to a partial release of hostages and new demands from the group.
Netanyahu stated that collaboration could lead to a remarkable era of peace through strength, focusing on their mutual interests in security.
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