The meeting is expected to focus on negotiating the second phase of the three-phase ceasefire deal with Hamas, they will also discuss Iran’s nuclear efforts, arms shipments and a potential deal to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose military had engaged in fierce fighting with Hamas militants in Gaza for over a year, on Tuesday laid out his three main goals for the besieged Palestinian enclave.

The president will welcome the Israeli prime minister to the White House for his first in-person meeting with another world leader since returning to power.