U.S. Administration Pressuring Israel to Sign Gaza Truce Deal Ahead of Trump's Mideast Trip | 9 May 2025 | The Trump administration is heavily pressuring Israel to reach a deal with Hamas ahead of the president's upcoming visit to the region, a source familiar with the details told Haaretz on Friday. According to the source, the administration views this as a matter of great importance and is communicating to Jerusalem that if Israel does not move forward together with the United States toward an agreement, it will be left on its own. Trump is set to begin his regional visit on May 13, during which he is expected to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.