Netanyahu and Trump will discuss a ceasefire in Gaza due to the risk of renewed hostilities

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are preparing for talks on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The meeting is scheduled at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida and is seen as an attempt to establish a pause, preventing a return to large-scale hostilities.

The context of the meeting goes far beyond a single venue. The Israeli Prime Minister is flying to the US amid growing pressure from Washington’s Arab and Muslim partners. They are concerned about Israel’s strikes not only on Gaza but also on targets in Lebanon and Syria. Jerusalem insists: this is not about escalation, but about preventive defense against Hamas and related armed structures.

Hamas, which initiated the current conflict, agreed to a ceasefire and partial release of hostages. However, the issue of disarmament remains unacceptable for the group. For Israel, this is a fundamental fault line. Meanwhile, the IDF continues strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, accusing Beirut authorities of effectively losing control over the Shiite militia.

Netanyahu’s goal in the negotiations is formulated strictly: to consolidate military achievements and maintain the army’s freedom of action. The Prime Minister’s spokesperson, Guy Levy, openly speaks about the need to retain offensive capabilities, even under formal truce conditions. Jerusalem fears that any “soft” formula will lead to a recurrence of threats in a few months.

Support from Donald Trump remains critically important for Israel. Despite international criticism, the White House under his administration shows readiness for direct military involvement. In June, American strategic bombers operated jointly with the Israeli Air Force in operations against Iran — a key sponsor of Hamas and Hezbollah. This episode is still perceived in the region as a signal.

At the same time, Trump increasingly talks about the need to transition to a phase of recovery and managed stabilization in Gaza. According to his plan, a format of temporary administration under international supervision is possible. The idea of creating a kind of “Peace Council” with the participation of world leaders, which should control the transition period, is being discussed.

Israeli society looks at the prospects without illusions. Sociological surveys record a high level of expectation of a new war. 71% of respondents consider a major escalation with Hezbollah likely, 69% foresee a direct confrontation with Iran, and 53% anticipate a resumption of fighting with Hamas. These figures form the political background for any government decisions.

Since October, when the ceasefire agreement came into effect, major ground operations in Gaza have indeed been halted. However, targeted airstrikes continue. Israel explains them as violations of the truce by Hamas. The Palestinian group, in turn, accuses Jerusalem of undermining agreements and deliberately exerting force.

The situation remains fragile. Any decision requires a precise balance between military logic, international diplomacy, and the internal expectations of Israeli society. The meeting in Mar-a-Lago may become a rare moment when the strategic interests of the two allies coincide not only in words but also in the mechanisms of their implementation. It is in this context that NAnews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency records the events as one of the key nodes of current Middle Eastern policy.