A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel does not signal an end to all hostilities in the region, as Israeli forces continue operations in the West Bank. Operation Iron Wall, launched earlier this week, is Israel's effort to eliminate terrorism, but neighboring countries fear it could lead to a significant escalation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to become the first foreign leader to meet with President Donald Trump during his second term with a trip to the White House next week. A White House official confirmed to NBC News that Trump had extended an invitation to Netanyahu and that he accepted. Netanyahu's office said they agreed to meet Feb. 4.
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East envoy, met with Netanyahu in Israel on Jan. 11, days before the deal was finalized. Witkoff is making his way to Israel this week to discuss the ceasefire and other regional issues in his first visit to the Middle East since Trump took office for a second term. He has said publicly that he intends to enter the Gaza Strip during his trip.
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