Trump and Netanyahu to meet tonight to discuss Gaza

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to meet this evening to discuss efforts to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal.Why it matters: The two leaders had dinner last night, but weren't scheduled to meet again during Netanyahu's visit to Washington. The newly added meeting comes amid renewed optimism surrounding negotiations for a 60-day truce in Gaza. Axios reported prior to Netanyahu's arrival in D.C. on Monday that Trump was seeking to align with him on what a larger peace deal to end the war could look like.The meeting is expected to take place around 4:30pm. What they're saying: Trump confirmed during a Cabinet meeting that he would be meeting with Netanyahu to discussing Gaza, adding: "We have to get this solved."U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff spoke after Trump and said Israel and Hamas had resolved three of four remaining issues during "proximity talks" in Doha. "Hopefully we will reach an agreement by the end of the week," Witkoff said.Netanyahu also confirmed to reporters after a meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson that he expects to meet with Trump on Gaza. "We need both sides to agree," he said. "I hope we will pass the finish line. The less I speak about this publicly the better."Zoom in: The remaining difference has to do with the Israel Defense Forces' withdrawal from Gaza.A source with knowledge said that during talks on Monday and Tuesday the parties have been discussing maps of the redeployment.Hamas demands the IDF withdraw to the same lines as before the previous ceasefire collapsed in March. Israel refuses to do that.One issue that has now been resolved is the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, according to two sources with direct knowledge. One source said the parties agreed that aid in areas of Gaza from which the IDF withdraws will be delivered by the UN or international organizations not affiliated with Israel and Hamas. This means the U.S. and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation will not be able to expand its operations in Gaza and might have to roll back some of them.Another difference that was resolved has to do with Hamas' demand for a U.S. guarantee that Israel won't be able to unilaterally resume the war after the 60-day ceasefire endsA source with direct knowledge said Witkoff sent a message to Hamas on Monday through Palestinian American businessman Bishara Bahbah, who facilitates the back channel between the U.S. and Hamas. The message was that Trump is committed to extending the ceasefire if negotiations on ending the war continue for more than 60-days.This breaking news story has been updated throughout.

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