Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:28am on 07 Jul 2025,Monday International
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump in Washington as pressure mounts to finalize a Gaza ceasefire. Trump, calling his stance “very firm,” said he expects a deal this week. Talks resumed in Qatar over a proposed 60-day ceasefire and hostage release. Netanyahu expressed optimism, but key differences remain. Israeli families of hostages urged an agreement, while Gazans voiced skepticism. Netanyahu, boosted by public support after Israeli-Iran clashes, may now overcome far-right resistance. Hamas, weakened by Iran’s setbacks, could concede. Trump seeks to shift focus to broader regional goals, including Israel-Saudi ties and Israel-Syria border talks. (PC: BBC)
