Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu discussed five major issues including Gaza reconstruction, which Trump believes will start 'pretty soon,' amid ongoing Middle East tensions and geopolitical developments, while also addressing other topics like Venezuela, Iran, and the Gaza ceasefire.
U.S. officials, including Steve Witkoff, are optimistic about reaching a Gaza ceasefire deal by the end of the week, amid ongoing negotiations involving Israel, Hamas, and Qatar, with key issues including troop withdrawal maps and hostages, as leaders like Trump and Netanyahu work to resolve the conflict.
President Trump aims to coordinate with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on ending the Gaza war, focusing on a 60-day ceasefire, hostage releases, and post-war governance, with negotiations ongoing amid differing visions for Gaza's future involving Hamas, Arab countries, and the Palestinian Authority.