Sun Jul 13 00:10:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewritten news article:

**Summary:**

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington this week, where he and President Donald Trump aimed to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza. Despite Trump’s push for a 60-day truce between Israel and Hamas, no breakthrough was announced. While the leaders appear aligned after joint strikes on Iran and Trump’s support in dismissing Netanyahu’s corruption trial, disagreements remain on the terms of a ceasefire. Hamas demands Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza for hostage release, while Netanyahu insists on disarming Hamas, potentially leading to continued conflict. The outcome hinges on the limits of Trump’s influence and Netanyahu’s ability to balance international pressure with domestic political considerations, including threats to his coalition and corruption charges. While Netanyahu publicly nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, the true test lies in securing a lasting ceasefire that satisfies both sides.

**News Article:**

**Netanyahu Visit to Washington Fails to Secure Gaza Ceasefire, Despite Trump Push**

**Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.**

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week, intended to solidify a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, concluded without a breakthrough despite a concerted push from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Netanyahu, who was in Washington this week, told the press on Wednesday, at Capitol Hill, that he and US President Donald Trump have a common goal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

Trump, eager to secure a reputation as a peacemaker and even a Nobel Peace Prize, had pressed for a 60-day truce between Israel and Hamas, but significant disagreements remain. While the two leaders have recently found common ground with joint military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities, and Trump’s intervention in Netanyahu’s corruption trial, key sticking points persist in ending the 21-month war.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged the progress on Thursday, stating, “We’re closer than we’ve been in quite a while… but we also recognize there’s still some challenges in the way.” He reiterated Trump’s commitment to achieving a ceasefire, highlighting the administration’s significant investment in the effort.

Hamas insists on Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza as a condition for releasing remaining hostages, a non-starter for Netanyahu, who maintains that Hamas must be disarmed.
This week, Netanyahu said that he would agree to a “temporary” 60-day ceasefire in return for the release of half the hostages remaining in Gaza, and that he would begin negotiations on ending the war.

According to Rachel Brandenburg, managing director and senior fellow at the Israel Policy Forum, Trump’s ability to broker a deal will test the limits of his influence over Netanyahu. She added that “he wants to be the one who gets hostages home and see the war in Gaza end so he can move on to some of these bigger deals.”

Netanyahu, facing mounting domestic pressure to end the war amid ongoing casualties and hostage situations, is walking a tightrope. Ending the war without disarming Hamas risks fracturing his coalition and reigniting corruption charges, potentially ending his long tenure.

Brandenburg said, “I think if Netanyahu stands in the way too much for too long of the sort of loftier objectives Trump has set out for himself, Netanyahu will be cast aside as more of a problem than an asset.”

In a public display of appreciation, Netanyahu nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize during his visit. Whether this gesture will sway Trump’s resolve remains to be seen as the U.S. president pushes for a ceasefire.

Read More