Trump should meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

President Donald Trump is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, according to an administration official.

Trump also pushes Israel to reach a ceasefire with Gaza and told journalists on Tuesday that a cease-fire was probably next week.

“We hope it will happen, and we are looking for this next week,” Trump told journalists on Tuesday.

An administration official confirmed Netanyahu’s visit to Fox News Digital.

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The White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told journalists on Monday that Trump sought to resolve the conflict between Israel and Gaza and ensure the release of the remaining American hostages in Gaza.

“It is heartbreaking to see the images that came out of Israel and Gaza throughout this war,” said Leavitt. “And the president wants to see him end. He wants to save lives and, however, the main priority for the President also remains to bring all the hostages to the house of Gaza. As you know, his tireless effort has brought many hostages back to the house, including all the hostages held there.”

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told journalists on Monday that Trump was trying to resolve the conflict between Israel and Gaza. (Evelyn Hockstein / Reuters)

The visit occurs shortly after Trump expressed his disapproval with Israel after Trump announced a cease-fire between Israel and Iran on June 24.

However, the two parties quickly launched accusations that the other had violated the agreement, which prompted Trump to tell journalists that the two had not respected the terms of the agreement.

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President Donald Trump speaks to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a meeting where Trump announced nuclear talks with Iran, Washington, April 7, 2025. (Kevin Mohatt / Photo file / Photo file / Reuters)

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“I’m not satisfied with them,” Trump told the White House on June 24. “I am not satisfied with Iran either, but I am really unhappy with Israel that is released this morning.”

Netanyahu’s visit to the White House comes after the Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer went to Washington on Monday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.