Priority of Gaza Ceasefire: Insuring End of War, Return of Hostages, Providing Humanitarian Aid

Priority of Gaza ceasefire: Insuring end of war, return of hostages, providing humanitarian aid

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has arrived at a critical juncture. Two years on, the war in Gaza has left over 66,000 dead, displaced nearly two million civilians, and sparked growing international alarm. All the while, a new US-Israeli diplomatic initiative has emerged, unveiled jointly by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. Angela Diffley welcomes Professor Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow at MENAP, Chatham House, to offer in-depth…

Behind the scenes of the Netanyahu-Trump meeting in Washington

Newly released photos from the White House show Netanyahu and Trump discussing the plan to end the war, alongside a dramatic phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister. Later, Netanyahu is seen reviewing the details of the US proposal with his team.

'I am happy to see Trump's pressure worked and Netanyahu is talking about ending the war'

Carmit Palty Katzir whose brother's body was returned after he was murdered in captivity, is cautiously optimistic about Trump's cease-fire proposal. But she wonders why it didn't come sooner. She says October 7 will remain an 'open wound until the hostages return'