What to Expect from the Historic Netanyahu–Trump Meeting in Washington — Big Stakes, Big Deal

Washington, D.C. — Sept. 28, 2025

After months of intense diplomacy, public positioning, and back‑channel maneuvering, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will sit across from President Donald Trump this Monday in what may become one of the most consequential Middle East meetings of the decade. With pressure mounting from Arab states, Turkey, and Washington itself, the world will be watching whether this encounter becomes a turning point or another stalled spectacle.

The Stakes: A Delicate Balancing Act

At its core, this isn’t just a meeting over ceasefire or hostage release. It’s a negotiation over the structure of Gaza’s future, the role of Palestinian governance, Israel’s limits, and America’s position as arbiter — all while preserving precarious domestic coalitions and regional consensus.

One of the most striking public signals: Trump has said he will “not allow Israel to annex the West Bank.” That alone hints at a more assertive U.S. posture than many expected, and suggests that Israel could face a red line even from a typically pro‑Israel executive.


What’s Likely to Come Out of It......

What Trump Is Forcing Israel to Accept.....


Hidden Agendas & Trump’s Calculus.....

Key Risk Factors and Spoilers.....

Scenario Map: How This Could Play Out.....


What to Watch Closely This Week.....


We Must Pray

If we, as the body of Christ, do not pray and intercede, and if there is any attempt to divide the land of Israel, then even our beloved president could lose his position. Not because of politics — but because of covenant consequences. And that's why we we must pray now.

The Word of God is clear: “I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse those who curse you” (Genesis 12:3). Dividing the land that belongs to the God of Israel brings judgment — not because of men, but because of the unchanging covenant He made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Above all, praying for Israel.
“They shall not divide the land.” — Joel 3:2

What to Expect from the Historic Netanyahu–Trump Meeting in Washington — Big Stakes, Big Deal | Koenig's Eye View

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[1LoverofGod]

Trump thanks Netanyahu for accepting Gaza deal, says he hears Hamas wants it too, seeks ‘eternal peace in Middle East’; PM says plan ‘achieves all our war goals’​

President says Arab and Muslim countries commit to demilitarize Gaza * PM says if Hamas rejects plan, Israel will ‘finish the job’; says no role for Hamas or PA in post-war Gaza

Trump thanks Netanyahu for accepting Gaza deal, says he hears Hamas wants it too, seeks ‘eternal peace in Middle East’; PM says plan ‘achieves all our war goals’

President says Arab and Muslim countries commit to demilitarize Gaza * PM says if Hamas rejects plan, Israel will 'finish the job'; says no role for Hamas or PA in post-war Gaza * White House releases Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict * PM calls Qatar PM, apologizes for attack * Hamas...

www.timesofisrael.com

Senior Hamas official: US Gaza proposal presented at Trump presser leans toward the Israeli side
Senior Hamas official Muhammad Mardawi says in an interview with the Qatari channel Al Jazeera that the Gaza peace plan presented by US President Donald Trump at a press conference “leans toward the Israeli perspective.”

He stresses that neither Hamas nor any Palestinian has seen the plan yet.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/senior-hamas-official-us-gaza-proposal-presented-at-trump-presser-leans-toward-the-israeli-side/

 

[1LoverofGod]

Trump thanks Netanyahu for accepting Gaza deal, says he hears Hamas wants it too, seeks ‘eternal peace in Middle East’; PM says plan ‘achieves all our war goals’​

President says Arab and Muslim countries commit to demilitarize Gaza * PM says if Hamas rejects plan, Israel will ‘finish the job’; says no role for Hamas or PA in post-war Gaza

Trump thanks Netanyahu for accepting Gaza deal, says he hears Hamas wants it too, seeks ‘eternal peace in Middle East’; PM says plan ‘achieves all our war goals’

President says Arab and Muslim countries commit to demilitarize Gaza * PM says if Hamas rejects plan, Israel will 'finish the job'; says no role for Hamas or PA in post-war Gaza * White House releases Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict * PM calls Qatar PM, apologizes for attack * Hamas...

www.timesofisrael.com

Senior Hamas official: US Gaza proposal presented at Trump presser leans toward the Israeli side
Senior Hamas official Muhammad Mardawi says in an interview with the Qatari channel Al Jazeera that the Gaza peace plan presented by US President Donald Trump at a press conference “leans toward the Israeli perspective.”

He stresses that neither Hamas nor any Palestinian has seen the plan yet.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/senior-hamas-official-us-gaza-proposal-presented-at-trump-presser-leans-toward-the-israeli-side/

I posted these articles because I noticed on the first one it quotes Trump saying he "hears Hamas wants it (the deal) too"
On the second article it says Hamas claims they haven't seen the plan yet but only what was said at the press conference.

If I have to decide who to believe it would be Trump, but I have to say "seeing is believing" in this case. If Hamas agrees to the plan we will see All the hostages released and no more attacks on Israelis.

 

[dwb]

This is just more of the same. Hamas attacks Israel, Israel retaliates and is condemned, Israel forced to withdraw and give in to terrorists, then repeat.

• Give amnesty to the terrorists who participated in Oct. 7th??
• Hamas give up their weapons, fat chance! Too many hidden tunnels?
• Hamas live side by side in peace with Israelis? Will never happen!

*Hamas to release hostages? The few left which have not been murdered. What about the tortured hostages? No punishment?
*Israel to release thousands to attack them again?
* Let the terrorists go to anywhere they choose? (To regroup and attack again)

This is like Charlie Brown kicking the football, Lucy (Hamas) will just pull away the ball (attack again), when Charlie (Israel) tries to kick (give in to Hamas).

Sorry, but this is terrible!. Trump is being foolish. I can't understand why this is good?? Hamas gets everything, Israel gets nothing (except a few hostages)

 

[Kaatje]

Again, for those who need a recap, this is Trump’s deal:

1. The hostages will be returned within 72 hours.
2. Hamas will be disarmed.
3. The Gaza Strip will be demilitarized.
4. The Strip will be managed by an international body headed by Trump — oh, and also Blair.
5. In the end, Israel will control the perimeter.
6. Trump understands and accepts Netanyahu’s opposition to a Palestinian state.
7. The Palestinian Authority will not be given any foothold in the management of the Strip in any way — and Hamas is out of the question entirely.
8. If the Palestinian Authority does not carry out the reforms Trump has set for it — changing its education system, stopping payments to terrorists, recognizing Israel as a Jewish state, disarming its terror organizations, renouncing the “right of return,” and recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital — then it will not be part of Gaza’s reconstruction.
9. Anyone who wants to leave Gaza will be able to leave, and the Arab states will contribute their share and support it.
And if Hamas says no — Trump: “Bibi, finish the job, like you know how.”

Amir Tsarfati

Again, for those who need a recap, this is Trump’s deal: 1. The hostages will be returned within 72 hours. 2. Hamas will be disarmed. 3. The Gaza Strip will be demilitarized. 4. The Strip will be managed by an international body headed by Trump — oh, and also Blair. 5. In the end, Israel...

t.me

 

[Batman]

"Seeks eternal peace"......my eye! Either Trump NEVER reads the Bible (which I figure is probably true) or NEVER associates with true Bible prophecy teachers (which I also figure is true), because he is clueless about the covenant God made with Abraham and Jacob and the multitude of prophecies about the world working with 1 man to destroy Israel and push in the satanic trinity!

 

[Kaatje]

Since the so-called Palestinians never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity,
i guess they'll huff and call it an insult. In fact, they already do.
The question is, how much leverage will Qatar pull.
And if this plan fails, how hard can and will Israel unleash on Hamas in Gaza and abroad?

 

[pixelpusher]

IMO, it is stupid to negotiate with terrorists. I think Satan is going to continue to try to wipe out Israel, cause he is stubborn like that and still thinks he can thwart God's plan and promises. And he's going to work through his pawns. Yet, we know somehow Israel comes to peaceful conditions before E38, so we have to see what happens. Maybe this is part of that, but it feels like we've seen this movie before.

 

[Amethyst]

I agree this sounds like more of the same round and round the merry go round

But maybe Amir is right they’re just trying to get Hamas to disagree so Bibi will go full blown on them.

 

[pixelpusher]

But maybe Amir is right they’re just trying to get Hamas to disagree so Bibi will go full blown on them.

I reckon that's the only way to make them stop, is to make them gone. But I am on the edge of my seat to find out.

 

[Spartan Sprinter]

This is just more of the same. Hamas attacks Israel, Israel retaliates and is condemned, Israel forced to withdraw and give in to terrorists, then repeat.

• Give amnesty to the terrorists who participated in Oct. 7th??
• Hamas give up their weapons, fat chance! Too many hidden tunnels?
• Hamas live side by side in peace with Israelis? Will never happen!

*Hamas to release hostages? The few left which have not been murdered. What about the tortured hostages? No punishment?
*Israel to release thousands to attack them again?
* Let the terrorists go to anywhere they choose? (To regroup and attack again)

This is like Charlie Brown kicking the football, Lucy (Hamas) will just pull away the ball (attack again), when Charlie (Israel) tries to kick (give in to Hamas).

Sorry, but this is terrible!. Trump is being foolish. I can't understand why this is good?? Hamas gets everything, Israel gets nothing (except a few hostages)

I'm with you, i'm so sick of seeing this movie again

 

[Kaatje]

Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt welcoming the sincere efforts of the President of the United States to end the war in Gaza:

The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt praised the role of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, and his sincere efforts to end the war in Gaza and expressed their appreciation for his ability to find a path to peace.

The ministers emphasized the importance of partnership with the United States in establishing peace in the region, and in this context welcomed President Trump's announcement of his proposal which includes ending the war, rehabilitating Gaza, preventing the displacement of the Palestinian people, promoting a comprehensive peace process, as well as his declaration that no displacement from the West Bank will be allowed.

The ministers stressed their readiness to cooperate positively with the United States and all relevant parties to complete the agreement and ensure its implementation in a way that guarantees peace, security, and stability for the peoples of the region.

They also reiterated their commitment to work with the United States to end the war in Gaza through a comprehensive agreement that will ensure the continuation of humanitarian aid to the population in the Strip, prevent the displacement of Palestinians, lead to the release of prisoners, promote the creation of a safe environment for all parties, full Israeli withdrawal, rehabilitation of Gaza, and the start of a just peace process based on a two-state solution, establishing a fully independent and sovereign Palestinian state over all the territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, in accordance with international law, considering this as a key to achieving regional stability and security.

Amir Tsarfati

Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt welcoming the sincere efforts of the President of the United States to end the war in Gaza: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite...

t.me

 

[Kaatje]

Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt welcoming the sincere efforts of the President of the United States to end the war in Gaza:

Well, this is new!
Or is it?

The proof will be in the pudding.
Exiting days to live in, for sure.

 

[Kaatje]

Oh, and of course Macron puts his twopence in:

The President of France: "Hamas has no choice but to immediately release all the hostages and follow this plan"

Amir Tsarfati

The President of France: "Hamas has no choice but to immediately release all the hostages and follow this plan"

t.me

 

[mattfivefour]

Ending the war is “just part of the bigger picture, which is peace in the Middle East,” says Trump. “Let’s call it eternal peace in the Middle East.

With respect, clearly Donald Trump has not read the Bible. He needs to get away from the theological likes of Paula White and Dutch Sheets and find sound teachers of God's Word.

 

[Matthew6:33]

1 The burden of the word of the LORD against Israel. Thus says the LORD, who stretches out the heavens, lays the foundation of the earth, and forms the spirit of man within him:
2 "Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples, when they lay siege against Judah and Jerusalem.
3 "And it shall happen in that day that I will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all peoples; all who would heave it away will surely be cut in pieces, though all nations of the earth are gathered against it.
4 "In that day," says the LORD, "I will strike every horse with confusion, and its rider with madness; I will open My eyes on the house of Judah, and will strike every horse of the peoples with blindness.
5 "And the governors of Judah shall say in their heart, 'The inhabitants of Jerusalem [are] my strength in the LORD of hosts, their God.'
6 "In that day I will make the governors of Judah like a firepan in the woodpile, and like a fiery torch in the sheaves; they shall devour all the surrounding peoples on the right hand and on the left, but Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place--Jerusalem.
7 "The LORD will save the tents of Judah first, so that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem shall not become greater than that of Judah.
8 "In that day the LORD will defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; the one who is feeble among them in that day shall be like David, and the house of David [shall be] like God, like the Angel of the LORD before them.
9 "It shall be in that day [that] I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.
10 "And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for [his] only [son], and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn.
11 "In that day there shall be a great mourning in Jerusalem, like the mourning at Hadad Rimmon in the plain of Megiddo.
12 "And the land shall mourn, every family by itself: the family of the house of David by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of the house of Nathan by itself, and their wives by themselves;
13 "the family of the house of Levi by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of Shimei by itself, and their wives by themselves;
14 "all the families that remain, every family by itself, and their wives by themselves.
[Zechariah 12:1-14 NKJV]​

 

[Tall Timbers]

If I have to decide who to believe it would be Trump, but I have to say "seeing is believing" in this case. If Hamas agrees to the plan we will see All the hostages released and no more attacks on Israelis.

He seems to have an optimistic approach to whatever he's trying to accomplish and seems to sometimes say optimistic things that don't really have a basis. That might be part of his game strategy in trying to influence parties to buy in to the plan. He did that with Putin too but things didn't work out.

 

[Tall Timbers]

But maybe Amir is right they’re just trying to get Hamas to disagree so Bibi will go full blown on them.

I think Israel is already going full blown on hamas.