Trump-Netanyahu meeting yields no definitive agreement on Iran strategy or Gaza peace after a long discussion Washington, February 11, 2026. Donald Trump said Wednesday that while talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu covered a range of regional issues, including Gaza governance and cease-fire efforts, there is no final or “definitive” agreement yet on a permanent ceasefire or the future of Gaza governance, underscoring continued uncertainty in Middle East diplomacy.
Trump described the meeting as “very good” in a social media post after nearly three hours of talks at the White House but stressed that no binding deal was reached on key strategic matters. The two leaders reaffirmed close coordination on security, but Trump made clear that negotiations particularly with Iran over a potential nuclear accord and broader regional tensions will continue before any definitive commitments are made.
“There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a deal can be consummated,” Trump wrote after the session, referring to ongoing discussions aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and broader regional influence. He added that if such a deal becomes possible, it would be his preference, but he did not outline specific next steps or timelines.
While Iran was a central focus, the meeting also touched on the broader Middle East situation, including the war in Gaza and efforts to stabilise the enclave following months of conflict. Trump’s administration has promoted a multilateral Board of Peace initiative intended to oversee reconstruction and cease-fire implementation following an earlier framework adopted by Israel and Hamas, but the long-term shape of governance arrangements in Gaza remains unsettled.
Netanyahu, for his part, reiterated Israel’s commitment to security and the importance of addressing threats posed by Iran’s missile capabilities and support for militant groups, but made no public announcement of new concessions or agreements emerging from the talks. Israeli officials have previously expressed reservations about any plan that does not include strict guarantees on Iran’s regional behaviour beyond its nuclear programme.
The absence of a definitive deal comes amid broader regional tensions, with both the United States and Israel weighing diplomatic and military options to address Iranian influence and continued instability in Gaza. Trump has warned that military measures remain an option should negotiations falter, while also signalling a preference for diplomacy over direct confrontation.
Trump’s remarks follow repeated efforts by his administration to advance peace negotiations and conflict resolution frameworks, including a previous cease-fire agreement and phased peace plan announced in 2025, which sought to end hostilities and outline paths for reconstruction and governance in Gaza. That plan, however, has faced implementation challenges and has yet to translate into a long-term settlement.
Today’s outcome signals that key questions about a permanent ceasefire and the future governance of Gaza will remain the subject of extended negotiation, with both Washington and Jerusalem maintaining close dialogue but stopping short of formal conclusions.