United States President Donald Trump is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week as mounting international pressure demands an end to Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. The high-profile meeting comes at a time when Washington, Tel Aviv, and global powers are struggling to balance calls for peace with Israel’s insistence on continuing its military campaign.
The conflict, which has dragged on for months, has left tens of thousands dead and displaced many more in Gaza. Aid groups say the situation has spiraled into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises in recent memory, with food, fuel, and medical supplies running critically low. Despite repeated ceasefire proposals floated at the United Nations, Israel has resisted halting its offensive, insisting that operations are necessary to neutralize Hamas.
Trump’s intervention is significant because of his past record as a staunch ally of Israel, having recognized Jerusalem as its capital during his presidency. His meeting with Netanyahu is expected to focus on possible pathways to end the war, including negotiated security arrangements and reconstruction efforts in Gaza. Sources suggest Trump may also explore avenues for easing regional tensions with Arab states that have grown increasingly vocal in demanding a ceasefire.
Observers believe the encounter could set the tone for broader U.S. involvement in the conflict’s resolution, particularly as Washington weighs its commitments in the Middle East ahead of next year’s elections. Both leaders are expected to issue a joint statement after their talks, though it remains unclear whether any concrete peace plan will be unveiled immediately.
