Trump and Netanyahu may take a victory lap on Iran, but the Gaza war looms over their meeting
But as they meet for the third time this year, the outwardly triumphant visit will be dogged by Israel's 21-month war against Hamas in Gaza and questions over how hard Trump will push for an end to the conflict.
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