Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is in Washington this week for conferences with senior US officers, the White House mentioned Monday, as President Donald Trump urges for a ceasefire and hostage change deal in Gaza.
“I know that Mr. Dermer is in Washington this week to meet with senior officials here at the White House,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt instructed reporters in the course of the every day briefing.
Leavitt mentioned the administration stays in “constant communication” with Israeli management, and that Trump “frequently” speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“This has been a priority for the president since he took office-to end this brutal war in Gaza,” she mentioned. “It is because of this president that humanitarian aid is being brought into the region.”
Describing the struggling on either side as “heartbreaking,” Leavitt mentioned Trump “wants to see it end” and “wants to save lives.”
Her remarks got here days after Trump mentioned a ceasefire within the Gaza Strip will likely be reached quickly.
“I think it’s close,” Trump instructed reporters Friday within the Oval Office when requested how shut his administration is to a deal by way of a Gaza ceasefire.
“I just spoke with some of the people involved … We think within the next week we’re going to get a ceasefire,” Trump mentioned.
The Israeli military has killed greater than 56,500 Palestinians in a lethal onslaught within the Gaza Strip since October 2023.
Last November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for battle crimes and crimes towards humanity in Gaza.
Israel additionally faces a genocide case on the International Court of Justice for its battle on the enclave.
Source: www.anews.com.tr