Trump ‘Asks’ Congress To Okay ‘$1bn Arms Aid’ For Israel As Netanyahu Visits US For ‘Big Meetings’

The US president said that he is not sure the Gaza ceasefire will hold, a day before he was to meet with Netanyahu. Trump’s remark appears to be an extension of his admission on his first day in office that he had no confidence that the ceasefire would hold.Asked by Trump in the Oval Office to give an update on the ceasefire, Witkoff said, “It’s holding so far. We’re certainly hopeful.” The remarks came a day before the US president is to meet Isarel primer Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Meanwhile, a Wall Street Journal report states that Washington is preparing to provide Israel with weapons and military equipment to the tune of some $1 billion. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve the transfer, which will be funded through military aid money the US provides to Israel, reported WSJ. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION3:34 “I HAVE NO GUARANTEES THAT…” TRUMP ON GAZA TRUCE4:52 QATAR “COUNTING ON PRESIDENT TRUMP” 5:38 “ISRAEL A SMALL COUNTRY”