In a Times of Israel opinion piece, analyst David Makovsky argues that scheduling a White House meeting alongside Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral could allow President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu to avoid the appearance of a rift amid reported tensions over Iran policy.
The Zioneer has previously reported on tensions between the Trump and Netanyahu administrations over Iran policy, including reports that Vice President Vance's team sought to block a meeting (July 21). The funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, set for July 28 in Washington, has become a focal point for diplomatic scheduling. In a Times of Israel op-ed, David Makovsky argues that combining a White House meeting with the funeral would allow both leaders to meet without the appearance of a rift, potentially providing cover for discussions on Iran and other strategic issues. The meeting itself has not been confirmed, and the opinion reflects ongoing uncertainty about the state of the US-Israel relationship.
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