Trump meets with Netanyahu to push for Gaza ceasefire deal

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published July 7, 2025 at 5:52 AM HST

President Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday at the White House. Trump is pushing for a ceasefire with Hamas, which wants the deal to lead to a permanent end to hostilities.

We get the latest on what’s at stake for this meeting from NPR’s Daniel Estrin.

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