The visit by the envoy, Steven Witkoff, was set to take place as Israeli and Hamas officials prepared for a new round of negotiations aimed at cementing the current cease-fire in Gaza and allowing more exchanges of hostages and Palestinian prisoners.

Reports say pair discussed US president's proposal to move Gazans to neighboring states; Israeli officials 'got the impression the Americans are serious about this idea' The post Meeting Netanyahu, Trump envoy Witkoff said to push for full implementation of truce appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Trump sent Witkoff to ensure the ceasefire agreement advances to the second phase, which will require hashing out more thorny questions about Gaza’s future.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hoping to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington as early as next week.

JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Wednesday, (Jan 29) his office said in a statement, ami

The visit will make the Israeli prime minister the first foreign leader to be invited to Trump's residence since he took office last week.

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NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian breaks down the latest reports on the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu prepares to meet President Trump at the White House.

President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House next week as the first foreign leader to visit in Trump's second term, Netanhayu and the White House said Tuesday.

Gaza ceasefire and Iran nuclear threat will be among topics discussed by US and Israel leaders at meeting next week