"Days after his defiant speech at the United Nations rejecting demands to end the war in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to confer with his most important supporter. But Monday's meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington comes at a tenuous moment. Israel is increasingly isolated, losing support from many countries that were long its steadfast allies. At home, Netanyahu's governing coalition appears more fragile than ever. And the White House is showing signs of impatience."
"The question now is whether Trump, who has offered steadfast backing to Netanyahu throughout the war, will change his tone and turn up the pressure on Israel to finally wind down the conflict. In a post Sunday on social media, the president said: "We have a real chance for GREATNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. ALL ARE ON BOARD FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL, FIRST TIME EVER. WE WILL GET IT DONE!!!""
Days after a defiant United Nations speech rejecting demands to end the Gaza war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet President Donald Trump in Washington. Israel faces increasing international isolation and a more fragile governing coalition at home, while the White House shows signs of impatience. Questions persist whether Trump will continue steadfast backing or pressure Israel to wind down the conflict. Trump posted optimistic messages about a Middle East breakthrough. Netanyahu might have to choose between Trump and coalition hardliners who want the war to continue. Trump is likely to demand a permanent ceasefire, limiting Netanyahu's options, while Netanyahu has vowed to continue until Hamas is destroyed.
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