Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks rises as bodies remain trapped under rubble (aljazeera.com)
U.S. President Donald Trump held a closed-door meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C., attended by several U.S. cabinet members and Vice President JD Vance, according to reports from aljazeera.com. The meeting comes amid escalating tensions in the Gaza Strip, where the death toll from Israeli attacks has continued to rise, with many bodies still trapped under rubble.
The session was part of broader discussions on regional security, with Trump and Netanyahu addressing the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the broader implications for U.S.-Israel relations. The meeting also coincided with heightened concerns over Iran’s regional influence, as both leaders sought to coordinate strategies amid growing domestic and international pressures.
Separately, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined the meeting, highlighting the convergence of conflicts involving Russia and Iran, according to reports from ca.news.yahoo.com and nationalpost.com. Zelenskyy’s push for increased American support was bolstered by recent military successes, including drone strikes against Russian and Iranian targets.
The gathering underscored the complex geopolitical landscape, with Trump playing a central role in shaping U.S. policy toward both Israel and Ukraine amid escalating global tensions.
