Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has made a visit to Florida, where a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to take place at the Mar-a-Lago residence. This event will occur in the evening on December 29, according to various Israeli and American news outlets. This meeting will be the sixth in-person meeting between Trump and Netanyahu since the beginning of Trump's second presidential term, which started in January 2025, according to information from TRT.
According to CNN, several key issues will be discussed at the meeting. The leaders will focus on further actions within Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip, as well as discuss the Iranian ballistic missile program, the situation in Lebanon, and details of a new military aid package for Israel from the U.S. Additionally, they will talk about how to move to the second phase of the American plan for Gaza and maintain the ceasefire.
According to CNN sources, Netanyahu may ask Trump for a "green light" for a new military operation in Gaza. In return, he may express his willingness to more actively support the American initiative for future agreements in the region. However, White House officials have not confirmed this information.
At this point, the details and scale of a possible operation remain unclear. Nevertheless, CNN suggests that it could be limited and aimed at eliminating the remaining Hamas leaders.
The Axios publication reports that Trump plans to establish a "peace council" for Gaza in January, which will operate under U.S. guidance. This institution is intended to facilitate governance in the sector. According to reports, the Trump administration is not considering the possibility of new military intervention by Israel.
Netanyahu's visit also holds significant importance in terms of domestic politics. American experts note that the Prime Minister is preparing his campaign for the 2026 elections and seeks to demonstrate close ties with the White House to Israeli voters. According to CNN, Netanyahu's office is confident that only Trump can help strengthen his image as "a leader who achieves international success."
