Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are set to meet, showcasing unity publicly but facing sharp policy divides behind closed doors.
War in Gaza
Netanyahu's coalition partner threatens to withdraw if Israel doesn't return to war in Gaza when the ceasefire expires. Netanyahu opposes the full troop withdrawal, while Trump supports continuing the truce.
Iran Conflict
Trump aims to avoid conflict with Iran, while Netanyahu seeks to attack Iran's nuclear facilities. This stark contrast in approaches poses a challenge in their discussions.
Diplomatic Relations with Saudi Arabia
The normalization of diplomatic ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, a key agenda item, is linked to the Abraham Accords. Saudi Arabia insists on Palestinian statehood as a condition for normalization, which poses a hurdle for Israel.
Israeli negotiators hope that progress in Gaza and a looser commitment to Palestinian statehood could pave the way for normalized ties with Saudi Arabia. However, this stance is met with resistance from Netanyahu's extreme political allies.
