Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump, expressing hopes of 'redrawing' the Middle East through cooperation with the new administration. Netanyahu plans to discuss important issues such as victory over Hamas, the release of hostages, and dealing with the Iranian terror axis. He believes that working closely with President Trump can further redraw the map of the Middle East for the better. Netanyahu's visit comes at a critical moment in a complex ceasefire with Hamas, and he is facing pressure from the far-right flank of his coalition to restart the fighting. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on Netanyahu to strengthen Israel's grip and sovereignty over the West Bank, while Benny Gantz, the leader of the opposition National Unity party, emphasized the importance of the meeting for advancing the return of hostages, coordinating the response to the Iranian challenge, expanding normalization, and removing Hamas rule.