The Prime Minister's Office issued an official statement Friday confirming that Benjamin Netanyahu will depart for Washington on Monday at President Trump's invitation. The visit includes a White House meeting with Trump on Tuesday and attendance at Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral. No journalists will be permitted on the Wing of Zion flight, the PM's Office said.
The Prime Minister's Office confirmed Friday that Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday for a series of high-profile engagements. The trip, at President Trump's invitation, will include a White House meeting on Tuesday and attendance at the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of Israel. The PMO also stated that journalists will not be allowed on the official Wing of Zion aircraft, a departure from standard practice. The visit follows weeks of discussions between the two administrations, as The Zioneer reported earlier this week, and comes amid ongoing negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.
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