Diplomatic Initiatives for a Gaza Conflict Resolution: Trump Welcomes Netanyahu at the White House - Discussion about a proposed truce for Gaza: Trump meetings with Netanyahu at the White House
In a significant development, President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held talks at the White House on July 6, 2025, focusing on a proposed 60-day ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza Conflict. The discussions aimed to bring an end to the conflict, which has been raging since October 2023, and to establish a longer-term solution for Gaza's governance.
The proposed ceasefire involves a temporary cessation of hostilities during which Hamas would release 10 living and 18 dead hostages, Israeli forces would withdraw to a buffer zone, and significant humanitarian aid would be delivered by United Nations agencies and the Palestinian Red Crescent. Israel has agreed to the terms, while Hamas, a party involved in the conflict, has expressed reservations, particularly about the temporary nature of the ceasefire and the lack of guarantees for a permanent end to the conflict.
The negotiations also included representatives from Qatar, although the specific role of Qatar in the mediation process is not detailed in the available information. Experts suggest a potential solution could involve a non-Hamas technocratic government backed by key Arab states.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's goal is the destruction of Hamas, as reported previously. This is Netanyahu's third visit to the White House since President Trump took office in January. President Trump expressed optimism about reaching an agreement for the ceasefire on Friday.
The ongoing Gaza Conflict has been a top foreign policy priority for President Trump, who has been seeking to end the conflict since its onset in October 2023. The talks in Washington, D.C., are a significant step towards finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict, which has caused immense suffering for the people of the Gaza Strip.
[1] https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-palestinians-usa-idUSKBN25G1ZA [2] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/6/trump-and-netanyahu-discuss-gaza-ceasefire-at-white-house [3] https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/2025/07/06/qatar-suggests-non-hamas-government-as-solution-to-gaza-crisis/
- The proposed 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza war, being negotiated by President Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and their respective teams, involves Hamas releasing hostages and Israel withdrawing to a buffer zone, while Qatar is playing a role in the mediation process, with experts suggesting a potential technocratic government as a solution.
- Amidst the ongoing general news and politics surrounding the Gaza conflict, President Trump expressed optimism about reaching an agreement for the ceasefire, while Hamas has reservations about the temporary nature of the ceasefire and the lack of guarantees for a permanent end to the conflict.
