An hour after Trump’s statement, the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed: “President Donald Trump has invited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a meeting at the White House on Tuesday, February 4.” The office emphasized that Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader invited to the White House during the second term of the American president.
U.S. Envoy to Visit Israel
Before the leaders’ meeting, U.S. envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to arrive in Israel tomorrow. Witkoff will visit the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza and hold preparatory discussions ahead of negotiations for the second phase of an agreement set to follow the 42-day first phase.
Key Topics for Discussion
During their upcoming meeting, the two leaders are expected to outline key policies for U.S.-Israel relations in the coming months. As reported earlier today by Israel Hayom, the central topics on the agenda include:
– Addressing the Iranian nuclear program
– Exploring the possibility of advancing peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia
– Devising strategies for managing the Gaza Strip
– Examining connections between these critical issues
An Israeli official familiar with the discussions noted that, at this stage, there is no practical plan for voluntary migration from the Gaza Strip. Discussions on this issue remain at the conceptual level. The subject has been raised in previous talks between Israeli Minister Ron Dermer and President Trump following his election victory. The White House is considering ways to develop this concept, including exploring options for encouraging potential host countries to absorb Gaza residents. However, no formal or agreed-upon plan has been finalized.
