Trump welcomes Netanyahu at the White House for conversations aimed at brokering a truce in Gaza conflict
In a significant development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House last week, where he met with US President Donald Trump to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. The conflict, which has been raging since October 2023, has been a foreign policy priority for both leaders.
This marked Netanyahu's fourth visit to the White House since Trump took office in January. During the meeting, Trump reiterated his optimism that an agreement could be reached to end the conflict, and he expressed hope that progress would be made during their discussions.
The discussions at the White House encompassed not only the recent efforts to achieve a ceasefire but also the broader issues surrounding peace and security in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the focus of the negotiations has shifted to Qatar, where an Israeli delegation has been holding indirect talks with Hamas over the weekend.
On July 6, 2025, Netanyahu announced that he would be sending a delegation to Qatar for talks on a possible ceasefire deal. Hamas has given a positive response to the ceasefire proposal but emphasized that further negotiations are necessary to finalize the details.
However, despite these developments, violence continues in the region. Recent Israeli strikes have resulted in the death of at least 14 people in Gaza, while additional Palestinians have died while trying to obtain food, highlighting the ongoing acute humanitarian crisis.
International mediators are considering a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas. While the details of this proposal are still being worked out, both sides have shown a willingness to negotiate, offering renewed hope for a truce.
Despite Netanyahu's declared goal of destroying Hamas, he has not publicly commented on the 60-day ceasefire proposal during his visit to the White House. The source of this information is ntv.de and the Associated Press (afp).
As the discussions continue and the ceasefire efforts progress, both Israelis and Palestinians are hopeful for a resolution to the conflict that has been ongoing for over two years. The international community is closely watching these developments and remains optimistic that a peaceful solution can be found.
- As the international community closely monitors the progress of the ceasefire efforts in the Gaza conflict, the European Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionising radiation, given the potential impact of war-and-conflicts on nuclear power plants and medical facilities.
- Meanwhile, the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and its complex political implications continue to dominate the general news, extending discussions beyond the Middle East to global politics, as world leaders assess their roles in resolving the crisis and promoting regional stability.
