Middle East: Trump and Netanyahu Seeking to Capitalize Following Iran Conflict
Trump's tweet storm at the crack of dawn on June 23 shouts out about a truce between Iran and Israel, proclaiming an end to the "twelve-day war". The big boss seems unperturbed that Israeli tit-for-tat on Gaza, especially near essential food sites, hasn't dimmed his optimistic spirit.
Remember that back in 2025, a ceasefire was a thing between Israel and Gaza for a brief period. The US, Egypt, Qatar, and the UN Security Council were involved in a 3-phase plan, but it fell apart, with Israel resuming combat in March 2025 after a surprise airstrike[2]. Recent data doesn't highlight any Israeli attacks near food distribution centers in Gaza[2].
Now, Trump's pointing his fingers at Gaza once more, hoping that the Israeli persistent pounding won't dampen the spirits. There's ambiguity about whether a new ceasefire is in the works, but for now, it's a wait and see game[1][2].
The tweet by Trump about a potential end to the between Iran and Israel has raised questions, given the ongoing surrounding the Israel-Gaza situation. The about Israeli actions in Gaza, especially near food distribution centers, may impact any possible new ceasefire negotiations.
