US President Donald Trump (L) holds hands and speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem on October 13, 2025. Hamas handed over the 20 surviving Israeli hostages on October 13 under a ceasefire agreement, as the US President and other world leaders geared up for a summit on Gaza. The releases are part of a ceasefire agreement brokered by the US President, with Israel due in return to free nearly 2,000 detainees held in its jails in exchange. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / POOL / AFP)
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Firstpost09-12-2025, 19:07

Netanyahu to Meet Trump on Dec 29 Amid Gaza Truce, Peace Talks

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet President Donald Trump on December 29 in the US.
  • This marks Netanyahu's fifth visit to Trump this year, with discussions expected to cover "opportunities for peace" in the Middle East.
  • Netanyahu anticipates the imminent start of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan.
  • The second phase involves disarming Hamas, Israeli withdrawal, and the deployment of an international stabilization force.
  • Tensions exist between the US and Israel regarding the proposed annexation of the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Why It Matters: This meeting could shape the future of the Gaza conflict and Middle East peace.

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