The Guardian On January 29, in the invitation, President Trump said: “I am very honored to welcome Him as the first foreign leader to visit in my second term.” Mr. Trump invited Netanyahu Prime Minister to “discuss the plan to bring peace to Israel and neighboring countries, and discuss efforts against the common opponent”.
The Israeli Prime Minister also confirmed the meeting between Netanyahu and Mr. Trump will take place on 4.2.
US President Donald Trump (right) met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in 2020
According to The Times of Israelthe key issues in the bilateral meeting will include a ceasefire agreement at Gaza and release hostages between Israel and Hamas forces, effective from January 19. Mr. Trump’s special envoy on the Middle East Steve Witkoff is said to have tensed exchanges with Prime Minister Netanyahu about the ceasefire agreement before President Trump took office on January 20.
Mr. Trump said that he was “uncertain” the ceasefire at Gaza could be maintained. According to the terms, Israel and Hamas will soon negotiate on the issue of long -term peace, something that observers are concerned about the two sides will not reach consensus and will restart the attacks. The Israeli media reported that Washington is expected to make suggestions that can be persuaded by Netanyahu to maintain a ceasefire.
Some Israeli officials told Kan Television in Israel that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would discuss with Mr. Trump on regional issues, such as Gaza, Li Bang, Iran and the process of normalizing Israeli relations – Saudi Arabia.
Recently, Mr. Trump on January 25 ordered the army to unload the order to suspend the supply of bombs weighing more than 900 kg to Israel, the ban on the former US President Joe Biden was imposed last year.
