Netanyahu in Washington

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington, D.C., for high-stakes meetings with U.S. leaders amid ongoing discussions for a potential cease-fire with Hamas. The Palestinian death toll in the conflict has surpassed 39,100, with families of hostages pressing for a deal during protests at the Capitol. As Netanyahu addresses Congress, he faces pressure both from supporters of hostages and hardline members of his coalition who oppose negotiations with Hamas. The United States is urged to leverage its influence to have Netanyahu agree to a cease-fire, especially following the International Court of Justice's ruling on Israel's presence in Palestinian territories. Netanyahu's mixed signals about a cease-fire deal could further complicate his fragile political standing. The upcoming talks in Doha involve key players including Egypt, the U.S., and Qatar, indicating a potential breakthrough may be near, despite Netanyahu's precarious position.