Netanyahu, Trump to Meet at white House Amid Gaza Conflict and Shifting International Pressure
WASHINGTON – israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with former President Donald Trump at teh White House next week, a progress occurring as Israel faces mounting international scrutiny over it’s military offensive in Gaza and increasing calls for a ceasefire. The meeting, confirmed by both the Trump campaign and Israeli officials, comes as 66,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been reported killed by the Gaza Health Ministry, a figure considered a reliable estimate by the U.N. and independent experts.
The planned meeting underscores the enduring relationship between netanyahu and Trump, despite a shift in the geopolitical landscape. It arrives as 28 Western-aligned countries, previously supportive of Israel, have recently urged it to end the offensive and ease restrictions on humanitarian aid, wich are contributing to famine in parts of Gaza. Ten countries, including Britain, France, Canada, and Australia, recently recognized Palestinian statehood, signaling a renewed push for a peace process. Moreover, accusations of genocide in Gaza leveled by several Arab states, leading genocide scholars, U.N. experts, and Israeli and international rights groups are currently being weighed by the U.N.’s highest court, allegations Israel vehemently denies.
