Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump have agreed to a White House meeting, according to The Zioneer. The meeting comes as negotiations over Iran's nuclear program reach a critical stage.
The Zioneer reports tonight that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump have officially agreed to a White House meeting, as the two allies seek to coordinate positions on Iran's nuclear program. The agreement comes after a day of conflicting reports: earlier Saturday, Trump said Netanyahu had requested a meeting and confirmed it could happen next week, but Israeli sources later told Kan News that no date had been scheduled. The Zioneer's new update, at 23:22 Jerusalem, confirms the meeting has been agreed upon, though the timing has not yet been announced.
The story unfolded Saturday evening. At 19:55 Jerusalem, Trump told reporters that Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is' and that a meeting was expected next week, according to Israeli media. By the same hour, Israeli sources cited by Kan News denied that a date had been set, dampening expectations. The Zioneer's latest report marks a shift from the earlier uncertainty, indicating an official agreement.
The Zioneer has previously reported on multiple phone calls between the two leaders in recent weeks, as the U.S. and Iran approach a diplomatic breakthrough. On June 14, The Zioneer reported that Netanyahu was pushing for an urgent meeting with Trump as an Iran deal neared, and on June 15, Trump told Netanyahu he was determined to sign an agreement with Iran. The White House meeting is seen as critical for Israel to influence the final terms of any nuclear deal.
The timing of the meeting and the specific agenda remain unannounced. It is not yet clear whether the meeting will take place next week, as earlier speculated, or at a later date.
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