Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to hold talks with his most important supporter US President Donald Trump, who has hinted at a diplomatic breakthrough in a bid to end the war in Gaza.

But Monday's meeting in Washington comes at a tenuous moment. Israel is increasingly isolated, losing support from many countries that were long its steadfast allies.

At home, Netanyahu's governing coalition appears more fragile than ever. And the White House is showing signs of impatience.

The question now is whether Trump, who has offered steadfast backing to Netanyahu throughout the war, will change his tone and turn up the pressure on Israel to wind down the conflict.

In a post on social media, the Republican president said: "We have a real chance for GREATNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. ALL

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