U.S.-Israel alliance remains strong amidst Trump's anger over the Doha incident
The upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on September 29th could signal a potential shift in Trump's support for Netanyahu's ongoing military operations in Gaza.
According to reports, the objective of the meeting remains the return of all hostages in Gaza and the elimination of Hamas. This comes after Netanyahu's repeated statement that Israel has "no better ally".
During his visit to Israel, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to criticize the Doha strike, hinting at a possible change in US stance towards Netanyahu's military actions. This is further supported by unconfirmed reports that Trump wants the fighting in Gaza to end by the end of the year at the latest.
The Gaza war, which has turned Israel into a pariah state, has been sustained for so long due to the backing of Washington. The European Commission has proposed ending preferential treatment for Israeli trade, which could be the latest example of Israel's growing isolation.
The families of the hostages in Gaza believe their best hope for a ceasefire lies with Trump, not their own government. This sentiment is echoed by Rubio, who praised the technological and cultural ties between the US and Israel during his visit.
Netanyahu has held several conversations with Trump since Israel's September 9th strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, all of which were reportedly "good". The invitation for the meeting was extended during a phone call on Monday, marking the fourth meeting between the leaders in the White House since Trump's second term began in January.
Trump seems to have been persuaded by Netanyahu that military pressure on Hamas is necessary to achieve the stated objectives. However, the Gaza war could not have been sustained for so long without the backing of Washington, and it remains to be seen how this meeting will influence US-Israel cooperation and responses to the Gaza conflict's humanitarian and security challenges.
The latest development in the Gaza conflict comes as many of Israel's traditional allies have voiced criticism and pledged to vote in favour of Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly, further highlighting Israel's growing isolation. The meeting between Trump and Netanyahu at the White House could potentially lead to intensified Israeli military actions against Hamas, advancing plans for the release of hostages, and supporting Israel’s mission to defeat Hamas.
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