Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to hold separate one-on-one meetings with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during his Washington visit, according to a report Tuesday evening. Israeli officials attach special importance to the meeting with Vance, following recent controversial statements by the Vice President on Iran and Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly set to hold separate one-on-one meetings with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during his ongoing Washington visit, according to a report Tuesday evening. The three officials were present at the expanded meeting with President Donald Trump, and the one-on-one sessions are expected to follow. Israel attaches special importance to the meeting with Vance, following recent controversial statements by the Vice President that have raised concerns in Jerusalem, the report says.
The report follows earlier coverage by The Zioneer, which noted at 20:05 that the one-on-one meetings were expected. An Eye on Zion summary published at 20:14 highlighted the strategic weight of the Vance session. The meetings are part of Netanyahu's broader Washington visit aimed at coordinating U.S.-Israel positions on Iran and regional security.
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