Overview
- Trump is publicly praising Netanyahu while avoiding open disputes, according to unnamed U.S. and Republican sources who say he views public clashes as politically unhelpful.
- Senior officials raised the Rafah crossing in meetings with Netanyahu in West Palm Beach, with sources indicating they expect an Israeli announcement on full reopening in the coming days.
- Some U.S. aides are frustrated with Netanyahu and contend he is slow‑walking progress on the second phase of the Gaza framework.
- Washington and Jerusalem remain at odds over several issues, including U.S. views that certain Israeli strikes in Gaza were unnecessary and Israel’s opposition to Turkish involvement.
- The U.S. plan to shift Gaza governance and security away from Hamas was targeted for rollout within weeks but remains delayed because Hamas has not returned all dead hostages or disarmed.