

Trump and Netanyahu meet in Washington. Plus: Paris honours the designer of its Métro with a museum
Jul 7, 2025
Simon Marks, Washington reporter, joins Nina Dos Santos, former CNN Europe editor, and Mateusz Mazzini, Gazeta Wyborcza writer, to discuss the high-stakes meeting between Trump and Netanyahu. They delve into military strategies addressing Iran and Syria and explore the shifting dynamics of U.S.-Israeli relations. The conversation also covers the geopolitical fallout from the Ukraine war and the complexities surrounding immigration tensions between Poland and Germany.
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Disparity on Iran Strike Impact
- Netanyahu publicly celebrates joint US-Israeli action against Iran's nuclear program, but privately doubts total success.
- Trump claims complete obliteration, while Israelis suspect Iran moved enriched uranium away beforehand.
Trump Pushes Regional De-escalation
- Trump prioritizes de-escalating Israel-Iran tensions to revive regional peace deals like the Abraham Accords.
- Renewed conflict would hinder efforts to normalize ties between Israel and other Middle Eastern nations.
Fragile Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks
- Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas remain fragile with no breakthroughs, hampering hostage releases and aid flow.
- Complex terms and past failed negotiations complicate predicting a political resolution soon.