00:00U.S. President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on July 7.
00:07Two leaders are expected to discuss Iran, Gaza, Syria and other regional challenges.
00:13It will mark Netanyahu's third visit to the White House since Trump returned to office in January
00:19and comes as the U.S. deepens its involvement in Israel's war against Iran.
00:24Netanyahu's top advisor, Ron Dermer, is also in Washington this week to meet with White House officials.
00:31Trump has been pushing for a Gaza ceasefire and the return of remaining hostages,
00:36calling it a top priority amid rising civilian deaths.
00:40But just a day after he urged an end to the 20-month-old war,
00:44Israel ramped up its attacks on northern Gaza, killing at least 60 people on Monday.
00:49Trump's spokeswoman, Caroline Levitt, says Washington is in constant communication with the Israeli government,
00:56adding that the president's main priority was securing a hostage release.
01:00Washington this week to meet with senior officials here at the White House.
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