Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel went to Washington on Sunday for meetings this week with President Trump and senior administration officials at a pivotal time for the Middle East.
Trump clearly indicated that he wanted an end of wars in the Middle East, which began with the assault led by Hamas in October 2023 against Israel which led to 15 months of devastating conflict in Gaza which was also propagated in Lebanon. Before packing his plane on Sunday, Netanyahu made several references to “peace”.
“The decisions we made during the war have already changed the face of the Middle East,” said Netanyahu. “I believe that we can strengthen security, expand the circle of peace and achieve an era of peace remarkable by force,” he added.
Netanyahu should be the first foreign leader to meet Mr. Trump since his inauguration last month. The Israeli chief should organize training discussions with the Trump administration on several crucial regional issues.
Negotiations are expected to start on Monday for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement for Gaza which would transform the temporary truce which entered into force on January 19 into a more permanent cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas and see the Liberation of all the remaining hostages held there.
Assigning to the fragility of the situation on the ground, an Israeli plane drew on Sunday towards a vehicle in Gaza which, according to the army, advanced north along an unauthorized road instead of the suitable inspection road , breaking the days of calm in the Palestinian enclave. The Gaza Ministry of Health immediately reported no death.
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