Netanyahu set for White House visit amid hopes for Gaza ceasefire

Ceasefire Prospects - Hamas has agreed to the latest ceasefire proposal, but further talks are needed [1] - Israel will send negotiators to Doha to continue ceasefire conversations [4] - Both sides, Israel and Hamas, have historically maintained maximalist positions, hindering lasting agreements [5][6] - President Trump's involvement may influence both sides to show agreement with his plan [7] Netanyahu's Position and Challenges - Netanyahu has not confirmed Trump's claim of Israel agreeing to a ceasefire deal [1] - Netanyahu is expected to visit the White House [2] - Netanyahu leads a coalition government with right-wing parties that oppose a deal with Hamas [10] - Netanyahu faces lawsuits and potential criminal charges if he loses office [11] - Netanyahu needs to give Trump a sign of success without changing his position [9] Trump's Influence - Both sides are keen to be seen by Trump as agreeing to his plan [7] - Trump will be very firm with Netanyahu [15] - Trump feels Netanyahu owes him because the United States went along with Israel's war against Iran [14]