“Beyond the humanitarian and moral aspect, the release of the hostages is of paramount importance to us in order to also create regional peace,” said White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.

Many see this as part of a broader cooling of relations between Israel and the Trump administration.

American diplomatic source says ongoing negotiations have a greater chance of success than a council resolution.

Senior US officials say, “If Netanyahu’s influence on Trump was once a 9, it’s now down to a 3 or 4.” They say Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman now “controls the dome.”

Analyzing the rift between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu—dashed expectations, failed hostage negotiations, and the growing influence of isolationist forces in Washington.

In the last two decades, the Gulf state has poured billions into strategic partnerships, infrastructure projects, media ventures and institutions across the globe.

Trump and his special envoy Steve Witkoff are being played and appear not even to know it.

Donald Trump, who previously said his Mideast trip would be good for Israel, signaled his ties with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain strong.