Netanyahu’s Washington trip to finalize a Gaza ceasefire took an unexpected turn after a secret meeting with President Trump and JD Vance. This episode unpacks Hamas’ rejection, the deal’s collapse, and how U.S.A. strikes on Iran shaped the tense negotiations.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just made a visit to Washington, D.C., to finalize a Gaza ceasefire deal — but something went seriously wrong. Just as a peace agreement seemed within reach, Bibi was suddenly pulled into a private, unplanned meeting with President Trump and VP JD Vance.
Then, U.S.A. envoy Steve Witkoff canceled his critical trip to Doha, and the Israeli team quietly exited the Blair House with no press coverage.
What happened behind closed doors? Why did Hamas reject the latest proposal? And what role did Trump’s recent actions — including the bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites — play in the deal’s collapse? Ben Hilton breaks it down for you.
