Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, according to an Israeli official cited by AFP.
The visit comes at a sensitive moment for efforts to advance the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Regional mediators and the Trump administration continue to push for progress toward the agreement’s second phase.
This will mark Netanyahu’s fifth meeting with Trump in the United States this year. Officials on both sides view the talks as critical for shaping Washington’s next steps on Gaza and broader regional stability.
The ceasefire remains fragile, with negotiations facing pressure from political, security, and humanitarian concerns inside and outside Israel.
🇺🇸 🇮🇱 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, an Israeli official told AFP, in what is seen as a crucial visit for the next steps of the fragile Gaza truce plan.
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— AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 27, 2025According to a report cited by Anadolu Agency and Axios, tensions have increased between Netanyahu and Trump’s senior advisers. US officials reportedly believe Netanyahu is delaying progress on the ceasefire and taking steps that could weaken the deal.
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Trump’s inner circle — including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, peace envoy Steve Witkoff, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles — has grown increasingly frustrated. They are concerned with the pace of negotiations.
A White House official told Axios that Netanyahu has effectively lost the backing of Trump’s broader advisory team. The report noted that Trump remains the deal’s strongest supporter, even as his advisers push for faster movement.
The US president reportedly wants tangible progress before the ceasefire loses momentum. Meanwhile, mediators warn that further delays could jeopardize the truce altogether.
Monday’s meeting is expected to focus on accelerating the ceasefire process and resolving disagreements over implementation. Observers say the outcome could shape the direction of US–Israel coordination and the future of the Gaza truce.
For now, attention remains fixed on Florida. The talks may determine whether diplomacy regains momentum or slips further into uncertainty.
