This meeting comes as Israel intensifies its military operations against Hamas, raising concerns over humanitarian impacts in the region.
**Trump and Netanyahu Set for High-Stakes Meeting Amid Gaza Conflict**
**Trump and Netanyahu Set for High-Stakes Meeting Amid Gaza Conflict**
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for critical talks with President Trump in Washington, as tensions escalate in Gaza.
April 5, 2025, 10:06 a.m. ET
In a significant development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. This visit marks Netanyahu's second trip to the U.S. capital since Trump took office in January, amidst escalating military actions in Gaza.
Netanyahu's arrival follows a resurgence of hostilities against Hamas, which reignited late last month, even as Trump’s advisors have been attempting to negotiate a new ceasefire and facilitate the release of hostages. A spokesperson for Netanyahu declined to comment on the impending meeting. Recently, Netanyahu concluded a state visit to Hungary where he conferred with Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
During their last encounter, Trump proposed a controversial vision for Gaza involving a U.S. intervention and the significant exodus of Palestinians. In response, Netanyahu has called for what he deems "voluntary emigration" of Gazans, a move criticized widely as tantamount to enforced displacement.
As the conflict intensifies, Israeli military operations continue, with heavy bombardment of Gaza and a military advance into the territory. Restrictions on aid into Gaza have been imposed, heightening fears of a catastrophic humanitarian situation for its residents. The Trump administration's support for Israel is evident, attributing the renewed violence to Hamas, which in turn accuses Israel of sabotaging the earlier truce.
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, White House correspondent for The Times, and Aaron Boxerman, covering Israel and Gaza from Jerusalem, report on these unfolding events that could shape the future dynamics of Middle Eastern geopolitics.
In a significant development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. This visit marks Netanyahu's second trip to the U.S. capital since Trump took office in January, amidst escalating military actions in Gaza.
Netanyahu's arrival follows a resurgence of hostilities against Hamas, which reignited late last month, even as Trump’s advisors have been attempting to negotiate a new ceasefire and facilitate the release of hostages. A spokesperson for Netanyahu declined to comment on the impending meeting. Recently, Netanyahu concluded a state visit to Hungary where he conferred with Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
During their last encounter, Trump proposed a controversial vision for Gaza involving a U.S. intervention and the significant exodus of Palestinians. In response, Netanyahu has called for what he deems "voluntary emigration" of Gazans, a move criticized widely as tantamount to enforced displacement.
As the conflict intensifies, Israeli military operations continue, with heavy bombardment of Gaza and a military advance into the territory. Restrictions on aid into Gaza have been imposed, heightening fears of a catastrophic humanitarian situation for its residents. The Trump administration's support for Israel is evident, attributing the renewed violence to Hamas, which in turn accuses Israel of sabotaging the earlier truce.
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, White House correspondent for The Times, and Aaron Boxerman, covering Israel and Gaza from Jerusalem, report on these unfolding events that could shape the future dynamics of Middle Eastern geopolitics.
