Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington this week did not result in a ceasefire deal for the Gaza war, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts.

Welcome back to Al-Monitor Israel.Israeli officials are divided over whether to seize the moment and pursue a security agreement with Syria, with some convinced that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa cannot be trusted.

This time, the diplomacy is being done quietly. A Qatari delegation arrived in Washington this week, and according to an Axios report, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer met with a senior Qatari official and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff at the White House to discuss a potential deal and try to bridge the remaining gaps.

This marks the first meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since the war with Iran.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet with President Trump on Monday as attention has turned from Iran to a cease-fire for Gaza.