US President Donald Trump expressed doubts about the sustainability of the fragile ceasefire in Gaza as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington for discussions. The ceasefire, which started over two weeks ago, is being examined for its next phase, which may help bring a more permanent halt to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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• Trump said there are “no guarantees” that the Gaza ceasefire will hold, ahead of Netanyahu’s talks with him.
• Netanyahu is in Washington for discussions on the second phase of the Gaza truce, focusing on securing a lasting end to the violence.
• The ceasefire’s first phase saw Hamas release 33 hostages in exchange for nearly 1,900 Palestinians in Israeli jails.
• Over 545,000 displaced Gazans have returned to the north, previously blocked by Israel, since the ceasefire began.
• Hamas officials indicated readiness to negotiate the second phase of the ceasefire, involving further hostage releases.
• Trump’s first meeting with a foreign leader since returning to the White House will prioritize Israel’s concerns and the next steps in the ceasefire.
• The ceasefire allowed a significant influx of humanitarian aid into Gaza, including food, fuel, and medical supplies.
• Trump has lifted sanctions on Israeli settlers in the West Bank and approved military aid that the Biden administration had blocked.
• In the West Bank, Israel’s military operation has killed at least 50 militants, while continuing to target armed Palestinian groups in Jenin.
• Palestinian leaders condemned Israel’s operations in the West Bank, accusing Israel of attempting ethnic cleansing and displacement.