WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next Monday as the U.S. leader has begun stepping up his push on the Israeli government to broker a ceasefire and hostage agreement and bring about an end to the war in Gaza, according to a U.S. administration official.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House next week for talks with President Donald Trump, a US official said Monday, as Washington ramps up the pressure for

Donald Trump has urged for progress in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas as Benjamin Netanyahu looks set to travel to Washington DC. Trump declared “MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!

Numerous states adjust the excise tax they charge at the pump annually on July 1. Washington will have the biggest jump at 6 cents per gallon.

Tuesday’s increase will push the state’s per-gallon tax rate on gas and other vehicle fuels from 49.4 cents to 55.4 cents. Starting July 1, 2026, it will rise each year by 2% — about a penny annually — to account for inflation.

Washington's gas tax will increase by 6 cents per gallon, continuing to go up 2% each year to account for inflation, on July 1. Fox 13 reporter Nia Wong has more information.