Behind the Ceasefire Talks: Unpacking U.S. Pressure on Israel and Hamas

President Donald Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington signals a renewed push for a ceasefire to end the nearly two-year conflict in Gaza. But before conservatives hail this as a diplomatic breakthrough, it’s crucial to dissect what’s really on the table—and what America’s interests demand. The U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal reportedly includes a 60-day truce, phased release of hostages held by Hamas, an exchange of Palestinian prisoners, and a significant increase in humanitarian aid distribution via the United Nations. On paper, this sounds like progress toward peace—but the devil is in the details. First, Israel insists that...