Foreign Policy

Netanyahu’s Visit Falls Short as Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Ambitions Face Hard Limits

By National Security Desk | July 11, 2025

Despite President Trump’s bold efforts to broker peace in Gaza during Netanyahu’s Washington visit, no ceasefire was secured, exposing the limits of America’s influence and highlighting ongoing challenges to Middle East stability vital to U.S. interests.

President Donald Trump entered this week with high hopes of sealing a Gaza ceasefire deal alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aiming to add another feather to his peacemaker cap. Yet as Netanyahu departed Washington without a breakthrough, the gap between ambition and reality became painfully clear.Trump has championed his ability as a dealmaker — a core promise of his administration tied closely to America First values of securing national interests through strength and diplomacy. But here lies the rub: hawkish political realities within Israel and entrenched militant resistance in Gaza stand stubbornly against immediate peace.Is Washington Overestimating Its Grip...

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