Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday afternoon that he is heading to a meeting with President Donald Trump, marking their eighth meeting since Trump's second term — more than any other international leader, Netanyahu noted.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday afternoon that he is heading to a meeting with President Donald Trump, confirming it is their eighth meeting since Trump's second term began — more than any other international leader, Netanyahu noted.
The Zioneer reported yesterday (Sunday, July 26, 14:29 Jerusalem) that Netanyahu had departed from Nevatim Airbase on the Wing of Zion aircraft in a secret, unannounced flight without a press pool. From the aircraft door, he said 'these are complex times' and that the discussions would focus 'first and foremost on Iran.' He also said he would pay last respects to Senator Lindsey Graham, a close friend of Israel. The flight departed around 13:00 Jerusalem time, according to multiple Israeli media reports.
The meeting comes amid reported friction between the two leaders. As The Zioneer has reported, Trump publicly stated in a New York Times interview on June 15 that Netanyahu should thank the US for the Iran deal, calling him a 'very difficult guy.' On June 11, Trump confirmed he had spoken with Netanyahu as the US-Iran nuclear deal neared. Netanyahu pushed for an urgent face-to-face meeting, as The Zioneer reported on June 14. On July 4, The Zioneer reported that the two leaders had agreed to a White House meeting. On July 5, The Zioneer reported that Netanyahu's close associates assessed he would depart for the US in the coming week.
Further details about the location and agenda of the meeting have not been officially released.
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