Trump and Netanyahu may take a victory lap on Iran, but the Gaza war looms over their meeting
Briefly

Netanyahu and Trump meet at the White House for discussions after successful joint strikes on Iran, amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. Trump emphasizes the urgency in ending the Gaza war and securing the release of hostages. Netanyahu expresses optimism regarding cooperation with the U.S. and aims to work on a ceasefire deal under negotiation. The meeting may help advance a ceasefire agreement, although uncertainties remain about its success. White House officials are advocating for swift resolutions between Israel and Hamas to end current hostilities.
The utmost priority for the president right now in the Middle East is to end the war in Gaza and to return all of the hostages, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.
Netanyahu praised the cooperation with the U.S. for bringing a huge victory over our shared enemy, and expressed optimism about achieving a ceasefire agreement.
I think that the discussion with President Trump can certainly help advance that result, which all of us hope for, Netanyahu said.
White House officials are urging Israel and Hamas to quickly seal a new ceasefire agreement that would bring an end to hostilities.
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