08/07/2025
08/07/2025

WASHINGTON, July 8: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a letter nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize, during a meeting at the White House.
At the start of their talks, Netanyahu told reporters that Israel was cooperating with the United States to identify countries that could help offer Palestinians a more promising future.
The meeting came as President Trump continued efforts to end the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. It was attended by U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, who expressed optimism about the possibility of achieving an immediate ceasefire.
Witkoff told the press there was finally a tangible opportunity for peace in Gaza. Trump stated that Hamas had shown a willingness to engage in ceasefire negotiations and noted that the talks were progressing smoothly without any major obstacles.
This marks Netanyahu's third visit to the White House since Trump assumed office. Earlier this month, Trump announced that Israel had agreed to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, potentially opening the door to an end to the war that began in October 2023.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said U.S. and Israeli officials held a long and productive meeting regarding the situation in Gaza, during which Israel agreed to the terms needed to implement the 60-day ceasefire.