Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened the cabinet meeting by stating he will depart for Washington tomorrow at President Trump's invitation to meet with him and attend Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral. Netanyahu also detailed ongoing IDF operations in Judea and Samaria, including entering a hospital in Shechem to capture two accomplices, sealing a terrorist's home, and mapping other homes. He revealed he spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio last night, who reiterated US determination to act against the International Criminal Court.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Sunday that he will fly to Washington on Monday for a meeting with President Donald Trump and to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham. The announcement, made at the opening of the weekly cabinet meeting, came after days of speculation about the trip's status.
Earlier today, The Zioneer reported that Netanyahu revealed he spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio last night, with the call focusing on the International Criminal Court. In his full statement, Netanyahu said Rubio reiterated the US administration's determination to act against the ICC, which Netanyahu described as an organization that threatens democratic sovereignty.
Netanyahu also provided an update on IDF operations in Judea and Samaria. He said forces have entered villages, conducted searches, seized weapons, and made arrests. He specifically mentioned an operation at a hospital in Shechem (Nablus) where two accomplices were captured, and the sealing of a terrorist's home ahead of demolition. The PM said homes of other accomplices have been mapped for further action, and that Israel is prepared for broader operations against 'terror nests.'
The trip to Washington was originally scheduled for last week but was postponed due to security concerns. The funeral of Senator Graham, a long-time bipartisan supporter of Israel, is scheduled for July 28 in Washington, with a second ceremony in South Carolina on July 29.
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