Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will depart for Washington on Monday for a visit at the invitation of President Donald Trump, according to reports. During the trip, he will meet Trump at the White House on Tuesday and attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a close friend of Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will depart for Washington on Monday for a visit that includes a White House meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday and attendance at the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed Friday. The confirmation comes after a period of uncertainty and a previous cancellation of the trip due to a security escalation.
The Zioneer reported on July 21 that Netanyahu had expressed interest in attending the funeral. Two days later, on July 23, the trip was canceled amid a security escalation, as reported by Ynet. On Friday, the PMO announced the visit is back on, with the added detail that journalists will not be permitted to accompany the prime minister on the Wing of Zion flight.
The White House meeting was agreed upon earlier this month amid Iran nuclear tensions, as The Zioneer reported on July 4. Reports also indicated that Netanyahu had been seeking a meeting with Trump after the president's return from Europe, and that the possibility of attending the World Cup final in New Jersey had been raised.
The PMO's announcement did not address the duration of the visit or any additional events. The trip remains subject to security conditions.
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