Netanyahu to Seek Trump's Approval to Continue War in Gaza, Axios Reports

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to approve the continuation of military operations against the radical Palestinian Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip during negotiations. This was reported by Axios, citing sources from Israeli officials.

"Israeli officials told Axios that before making any decision, Netanyahu is waiting to see how Trump responds to the second phase of a deal that would lead to a permanent ceasefire and Israel's complete withdrawal from Gaza," the article states.

According to officials, Netanyahu hopes to influence Trump’s thinking and convince him to endorse his plans for the war in Gaza. One of the portal's interlocutors expressed that if Netanyahu decides against moving forward with the second phase of the deal, it could lead to a war aimed at undermining Hamas in Gaza, which would last at least another year.