DEVELOPING: Trump Urgently Presses Netanyahu to Accept Gaza Peace Plan Amid Escalating Violence

Breaking News: Trump Presses Netanyahu to Accept Gaza Peace Plan Amid Escalating Violence President Donald Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, pressing him to accept a new plan to end the war in Gaza. The high-stakes meeting comes as violence escalates and the two-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel approaches. Trump is expected to urge Netanyahu to accept his plan, which includes demands for Hamas to release all Israeli hostages held in Gaza since October 7. Trump has also raised expectations for an agreement, stating "I think we have a deal" before Israel and Hamas have signed off. The meeting comes as the international community recognizes Palestinian statehood, with several nations announcing their support at the United Nations General Assembly last week. This development is seen as a challenge to Trump's stance on the issue, which has been to back Israel in its conflict with Hamas. Trump and Netanyahu are set to hold a press conference at 1:15 p.m. ET, where they will address the media on the latest developments. This is a developing story, and NPR will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*