Hi Friends,
Truly anything could happen at today’s White House meeting with Trump and Netanyahu.
The first brought us Trump’s ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ mass displacement plan. The second brought us a stunningly short-lived commitment to diplomacy with Iran.
For reactions to today’s meeting and its aftermath, register for the J Street Policy Center’s expert analysis tomorrow, July 8, at 1pm Eastern / 10am Pacific >>
Trump and Netanyahu no doubt see their meeting as a victory lap following the 12-day war with Iran – and there’s also the possibility of a groundbreaking détente with Syria in the weeks ahead – but it’s the war in Gaza that looms heaviest over proceedings.
Trump has said he will be “very firm” with Netanyahu about ending the war, but thus far has been tragically incapable of pushing the sides into a war-ending hostage deal – much like his predecessor.
The outcome of today’s meeting will likely set the stage for the weeks ahead: Will Trump hold firm? Will Netanyahu manage to shift the blame and focus once again? Will we see something wildly out of left field again, like endorsement for annexation?
We’ll dive into all of it – and take your questions. Register to join us here >>
Frank Lowenstein is a Policy Fellow at the J Street Policy Center and former US Special Envoy for Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations. He previously served as a Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State and with the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
Yael Patir is a Policy Fellow at the J Street Policy Center and the former Executive Director of J Street Israel from 2012-2020. She previously advised the European Union Delegation to Israel and served as Chief of Staff and Senior Diplomatic Advisor to former Israeli Minister for Regional Cooperation Esawi Frej.
Frank and Yael will cut through the noise with insider expertise from Washington and Tel Aviv. From Gaza to Iran to talk of Syria joining the Abraham Accords, they’ll break down what Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting means for Israel and the broader region – and what surprises could come next. Don’t miss their take right after tomorrow’s meeting.
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See you soon,
Avraham Spraragen
Policy and Research Coordinator, J Street Policy Center
