Netanyahu's Diplomatic Challenges

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces significant diplomatic challenges during his first meeting with President Trump since the latter's inauguration. The future of Gaza, the Middle East, and Netanyahu's political career hang in the balance as he navigates a coalition government that has differing views on war and peace. While Trump is advocating for a continuation of the Gaza ceasefire until all hostages are released, Netanyahu's right-wing partner has threatened to destabilize the government if a more aggressive approach against Hamas isn’t taken. These internal pressures complicate Netanyahu's ability to pursue broader negotiations, particularly regarding relations with Saudi Arabia and the independent Palestinian state issue.