Date: July 7, 2025
Source: Al Jazeera | Report by Wsn 024
US President Donald Trump, left, welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on April 7, 2025 [Leah Millis/Reuters]
US President Joe Biden is set to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House this week, amid mounting tensions across the Middle East and growing international scrutiny over Israel’s operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
This will be the leaders’ first in-person meeting since recent developments, including Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and escalating hostilities with Hezbollah. Washington is reportedly urging restraint while reaffirming its “ironclad” support for Israel’s security.
The high-level talks are expected to cover critical issues including ceasefire prospects in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis, Iran’s regional influence, and future defense cooperation between the US and Israel.
Analysts believe Biden will also press Netanyahu on judicial reforms and internal political instability, which have triggered mass protests in Israel and raised alarms among Western allies.
The White House has not released an official agenda, but the visit comes at a crucial moment as Washington seeks to balance its alliance with Israel and rising global calls for a peaceful resolution in the region.
Stay tuned for live updates on this developing story.
— Report by Wsn 024 | Source: Al Jazeera