Netanyahu, Trump Meet Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington for a private dinner with President Donald Trump as indirect talks with Hamas resume in Qatar over a US-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire. The plan includes the phased release of about 50 hostages, the release of Palestinian prisoners, and Israeli troop withdrawals from parts of Gaza. Despite mounting international and domestic pressure, significant gaps remain over whether the agreement would permanently end hostilities or only pause them, with Hamas demanding guarantees of a lasting ceasefire. Netanyahu has shifted his stance to prioritize hostage release, a move supported by President Herzog. Palestinians in Gaza are skeptical amid ongoing airstrikes and humanitarian hardship. The outcome of the talks could also influence broader efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Arab states.