President Trump Invites Prime Minister Netanyahu to White House Meeting on February 4
First Foreign Leader Visit in President Trump's Second Term
U.S. President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting at the White House on February 4, 2025, as confirmed by the Israeli Prime Minister's office.
This meeting will be the first official visit by a foreign leader during President Trump's second term, which commenced on January 20, 2025. Following his inauguration, Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated President Trump, expressing optimism about the future of U.S.-Israel relations.
The upcoming discussions are expected to focus on the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
The ceasefire, which has been in place for six weeks, follows a 15-month conflict that began in October 2023. The truce includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners, facilitated by mediators from Egypt and Qatar, with support from the United States.
In the lead-up to the meeting, President Trump reiterated his proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries such as Egypt and Jordan.
This suggestion has been met with opposition from the involved nations, as well as from Palestinian authorities, who view Gaza as integral to a future Palestinian state.
The forthcoming meeting underscores the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the United States and Israel, with both leaders set to address pressing regional issues and reaffirm the bilateral relationship.
This meeting will be the first official visit by a foreign leader during President Trump's second term, which commenced on January 20, 2025. Following his inauguration, Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated President Trump, expressing optimism about the future of U.S.-Israel relations.
The upcoming discussions are expected to focus on the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
The ceasefire, which has been in place for six weeks, follows a 15-month conflict that began in October 2023. The truce includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners, facilitated by mediators from Egypt and Qatar, with support from the United States.
In the lead-up to the meeting, President Trump reiterated his proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries such as Egypt and Jordan.
This suggestion has been met with opposition from the involved nations, as well as from Palestinian authorities, who view Gaza as integral to a future Palestinian state.
The forthcoming meeting underscores the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the United States and Israel, with both leaders set to address pressing regional issues and reaffirm the bilateral relationship.
