Steven Witkoff, Mr. Trump’s Middle East envoy, has been in negotiations about seeking a new cease-fire agreement. Mr. Netanyahu has selected Ron Dermer, a former Republican activist with close ties to Mr. Trump, to participate in cease-fire talks.

Strategic affairs minister, who leads Israel's hostage negotiating team, will join meetings with US envoy who has spearheaded talks, alongside leaders The post Dermer and Witkoff to join Netanyahu-Trump meetings in Washington appeared first on The Times of Israel.

In a surprise move, President Donald Trump invited the Israeli prime minister to Washington on short notice, to discuss his recent tariff decision, the Iranian file and other issues.