Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said on Sunday he will discuss “victory over Hamas” countering Iran and expanding diplomatic relations with Arab countries in his meeting with US President Trump. Tuesday ‘s meeting at the White House will be Trump’s first with a foreign leader since returning to office. it comes as US and Arab mediators begin the daunting work of brokering the next phase of a ceasefire agreement to wind down the 15 month war in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas has said it will not release the hostages set to go free in the second phase with out an end to the war. Netanyahu is under mounting pressure from far right partners to resume the war after the first phase ends in early March. he has said Israel is committed to victory over Hamas. it’s unclear where Trump stands. He has been a staunch supporter of Israel, but has also pledged to end wars in West Asia and took credit for helping to broker ceasefire agreement.