Netanyahu-Trump Reunion: Alliances, Tensions, and Humanitarian Crisis

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former U.S. President Donald Trump have met for the first time in nearly four years at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Netanyahu's visit comes amid high tensions with Hamas, new legislative proposals against UNRWA, and international calls for a cease-fire. The conflict's humanitarian impact is severe, with thousands of Palestinian casualties.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, seeking to repair their political alliance after nearly four years of estrangement. The meeting aimed at mending ties comes amid intense conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has caused significant humanitarian suffering.

In addition to their Florida meeting, Netanyahu met U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, where she urged him to secure a cease-fire to free hostages held by Hamas since October. The UN reports a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with over 39,100 Palestinians killed and many children left unaccompanied.

Meanwhile, the UN agency aiding Palestinian refugees is resisting Israeli calls for its dismantling, which would label it a terrorist organization. Israel's far-right lawmakers are vehemently against Harris' call for a cease-fire, critiquing it as a concession to Hamas. Though Israel has claimed significant military success against militants, ongoing hostilities continue to inflame regional tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)