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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting pressure as negotiations for a hostage deal with Hamas have stalled, leaving families in anguish and the fate of captives uncertain. In a tense meeting on July 9,

Netanyahu also adopted a defiant stance while acknowledging the significant human cost of the conflict. He noted "very great achievements in the fight against terror," referring to operations in both Gaza and the West Bank, while admitting that "there are also painful prices."

Trump's meetings with the Israeli leader have brought no apparent breakthrough for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the bloodshed continues unabated.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has attended a memorial service for two slain Israeli Embassy staffers at the end of his trip to Washington.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has a key opportunity to “expand the circle of peace” in the Middle East and vowed to eliminate Hamas as he heads to Washington to

This marks the first meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since the war with Iran.

Israeli politicians across the aisle have sent the prime minister messages pushing for or against a Gaza hostage deal.