Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington on an official state visit, with expectations of a possible Gaza ceasefire agreement following his upcoming meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump has expressed optimism, stating that he believes a deal will be finalized this week. Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar, are ongoing, focusing on a 60-day truce and prisoner exchanges. However, the talks remain deadlocked, and the reasons behind the stalemate are not yet clear. This is Netanyahu’s third trip to the U.S. and his first meeting with Trump since Israel's recent strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Analysts believe Iran’s recent aggression may have created favorable conditions for ending the war in Gaza.