The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that Mr. Trump has championed has mostly held, but progress has slowed recently. The two leaders also could discuss non-Gaza topics, including Iran, whose nuclear capabilities Mr. Trump continues to insist were “completely and fully obliterated” following U.S. strikes on its nuclear sites in June. “This is going to be a really tall order, I think, for President Trump to get Netanyahu to agree," she said. Two main challenges have complicated moving to the second phase, according to an official who was briefed on those meetings. Those include deployment of the international security force and reconstruction, three Arab officials told The Associated Press.

Source: The Hindu December 29, 2025 12:43 UTC