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Trump Meets Netanyahu; US Deploys Second Carrier Group

PUBLISHED Feb 11, 2026, 7:48 PM ET

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Washington, President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday to discuss Iran and the second phase of a Gaza ceasefire, holding a closed-door Oval Office session after Netanyahu met Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump and Netanyahu did not announce definitive outcomes, while Netanyahu signed Israel's accession to the White House-created Board of Peace. Separately, the United States ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group from the Caribbean to West Asia this week to join USS Abraham Lincoln amid rising tensions with Iran. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Mid-January 2025: U.S. announces Phase 2 of Gaza ceasefire after forming a committee.
24 June (prior year): USS Gerald R. Ford leaves Norfolk on an extended deployment.
November (prior year): USS Gerald R. Ford operates in the Caribbean following mission redirection.
12 February 2025: Netanyahu meets Secretary of State Marco Rubio and signs Israel onto Board of Peace; meets President Trump.
13 February 2025: Reports confirm U.S. ordered Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to West Asia to join Abraham Lincoln.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 10
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 9

Who Benefited

The United States and its regional partners benefited by reinforcing military deterrence, signaling support to Israel, and increasing diplomatic leverage over Iran during negotiations.

Who Impacted

Civilians in Gaza and broader regional populations suffered heightened insecurity and increased risk of escalation as tensions and military deployments rose.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 10
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 9
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 90%, Right 10%

Who Benefited

The United States and its regional partners benefited by reinforcing military deterrence, signaling support to Israel, and increasing diplomatic leverage over Iran during negotiations.

Who Impacted

Civilians in Gaza and broader regional populations suffered heightened insecurity and increased risk of escalation as tensions and military deployments rose.