Highlights:
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Under Pressure from Trump.
- Netanyahu may be forced to sign a ceasefire agreement with Palestinian group Hamas.
- Trump could announce the ceasefire as early as Monday.
- US and Israeli officials have narrowed differences after recent high-level talks.
Netanyahu Faces Tough Choice
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly facing a difficult situation under pressure from US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu is on the verge of agreeing to a ceasefire deal with Hamas, the Palestinian armed group.
White House officials said that Trump could announce the ceasefire today (Monday).
Pressure from Trump
Netanyahu is said to be in a bind: either he agrees to the ceasefire or publicly clashes with Trump. This marks the first time Trump has signalled a distance from Netanyahu since taking office as US President.
“১৫ লক্ষ কাস্টমার একুইজিশনের গোপন কৌশল পেয়ে যাচ্ছেন আপনার এক ক্লিকেই ”
Yesterday, Axios reported Trump stating that the ceasefire agreement is in its final stage and that Netanyahu is involved in the process. However, Netanyahu’s public statements so far have been unclear and ambiguous.
High-Level Discussions
Yesterday, Netanyahu held a two-hour meeting with Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Israeli officials said differences between the US and Israel regarding the ceasefire have narrowed after these talks.
US and Israeli sources also mentioned that Hamas’s approval will be needed after Trump announces the ceasefire.
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Possible Consequences
A US adviser told Axios that if Netanyahu refuses the ceasefire, he could be blamed for continuing the war. Moreover, Trump might take strong action against Netanyahu, as Israel’s support has significantly decreased.
Another source involved in the ceasefire talks said the White House is frustrated with Netanyahu, believing he is prolonging the war to protect his political career.
Regional Impact
Trump’s advisers highlighted that the war dynamics changed after Israel’s missile attack in Doha, Qatar. Arab countries are now united and working together to push for peace.
An adviser said:
“When Netanyahu launched missiles in Qatar, he brought Gulf Arab leaders together. They are now united. They speak with one voice. This was a significant influence. Steve Witkoff and Marco Rubio may be thinking, ‘This is the right time.’”
Source: CNN World
