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Trump Expresses Caution Over Gaza Ceasefire as Netanyahu Visits Washington
US President Donald Trump acknowledges uncertainty over Gaza ceasefire's future ahead of talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that there were 'no guarantees' that the fragile ceasefire in Gaza would hold, ahead of discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The two leaders are set to meet in Washington for talks on the second phase of the truce with Hamas, which is still under negotiation.
The ceasefire, which began over two weeks ago, has led to tentative steps toward a lasting cessation of violence.
Netanyahu, who arrived in Washington for the first time since Trump returned to office, is expected to focus on key issues such as countering Iran, securing the release of hostages, and continuing to battle extremism in Gaza and the West Bank.
Netanyahu’s office confirmed talks with Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, were underway on the second phase, which could include the release of remaining hostages.
The ceasefire’s first phase allowed for the release of 33 hostages in exchange for approximately 1,900 Palestinians detained by Israel.
Despite these positive steps, Trump remained cautious, acknowledging that peace in the region is uncertain.
Over 545,000 displaced Gazans have returned to northern Gaza since the ceasefire began, while Israel continues military operations in the West Bank to target militant groups.
The conflict has resulted in significant loss of life, with over 47,000 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes, while 1,210 Israelis have died due to Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023.
The two leaders are set to meet in Washington for talks on the second phase of the truce with Hamas, which is still under negotiation.
The ceasefire, which began over two weeks ago, has led to tentative steps toward a lasting cessation of violence.
Netanyahu, who arrived in Washington for the first time since Trump returned to office, is expected to focus on key issues such as countering Iran, securing the release of hostages, and continuing to battle extremism in Gaza and the West Bank.
Netanyahu’s office confirmed talks with Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, were underway on the second phase, which could include the release of remaining hostages.
The ceasefire’s first phase allowed for the release of 33 hostages in exchange for approximately 1,900 Palestinians detained by Israel.
Despite these positive steps, Trump remained cautious, acknowledging that peace in the region is uncertain.
Over 545,000 displaced Gazans have returned to northern Gaza since the ceasefire began, while Israel continues military operations in the West Bank to target militant groups.
The conflict has resulted in significant loss of life, with over 47,000 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes, while 1,210 Israelis have died due to Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023.
