Trump to host Netanyahu at the White House on July 7

1/7/2025 6:24

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on July 7, a U.S. official said, as the U.S. president

pressed for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and the return of remaining hostages.



Ron Dermer, a top adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is in Washington this week to meet with officials at the White House, Trump's spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a press briefing on Monday.



An Israeli official in Washington also confirmed the meeting next Monday. The two leaders are expected to discuss Iran, Gaza, Syria and other regional challenges, the official added.



Israel ramped up its attacks on northern Gaza on Monday, a day after Trump urged an end to the 20-month-old war, posting on social media: "Make the deal in Gaza, get the hostages back."



Israeli strikes killed at least 60 people across Gaza on Monday in some of the heaviest attacks in weeks.