Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington next Tuesday, according to N12 political correspondent Yaron Avraham. The Prime Minister's Office is also working to arrange a meeting with President Donald Trump during the visit.
As of Wednesday morning, July 15, N12 political correspondent Yaron Avraham reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to attend Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral in Washington next Tuesday, with the Prime Minister's Office simultaneously working to arrange a meeting with President Donald Trump. This development is the latest in a story The Zioneer has tracked since Sunday, July 12, when initial reports indicated Netanyahu's associates were examining the possibility of travel.
The Zioneer first reported on Sunday, July 12 at 12:02 Jerusalem that Israel Hayom's Ariel Kahana reported Netanyahu's circle was considering the trip. Later that day, also at 12:02 Jerusalem, Yaron Avraham (N12) reported that if the trip proceeds, Netanyahu would meet President Trump. A third report at the same time from N12 indicated Netanyahu was now expected to attend the funeral. The source quality has broadened from a single Channel 14 report (July 5, as The Zioneer later reported) to multiple newsrooms, though no official confirmation has been issued by the PM's office.
The background includes earlier reports: The Zioneer reported on July 5 that Channel 14 said Netanyahu's associates assessed he would depart for the US in the coming week for a meeting with Trump. That was followed by a report from ynet on July 6 (Wednesday 03:59 Jerusalem) that Netanyahu was expected to fly to the US on Saturday night, but a meeting with Trump was not yet set. On July 12, The Zioneer also reported that President Trump ordered US flags at half-staff for Graham, calling him a "true patriot."
The exact burial date has not been finalized, and the meeting with Trump remains unconfirmed. The PM's office has not issued an official statement regarding the travel plans.
5 developments
- DevelopingNetanyahu expected to depart for US next week for Trump meeting, PM's circle assesses
- StrongNetanyahu expected to fly to US on Saturday night, meeting with Trump not yet set
- DevelopingNetanyahu: 'In Israel there is mourning, in Iran there are celebrations' over Graham's death
- StrongNetanyahu: Lindsey Graham was 'a true friend and ally, the world lost an amazing person'
Source and signal
- Internal intake