U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday evening that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked for a meeting and that it may take place next week, according to Trump himself. Trump added that Netanyahu "knows who the boss is" and that the two get along "excellently."
President Donald Trump stated Saturday evening that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested a face-to-face meeting and that it could happen as early as next week. Trump made the remarks in a statement cited by Israeli media, adding that Netanyahu "knows who the boss is" and that they "get along excellently."
The comments come after The Zioneer reported earlier Saturday that Trump had confirmed the upcoming White House visit at 20:32 Jerusalem, and published a related bulletin at 20:59 quoting Trump's "boss" remark. Prior reports indicated Israeli officials doubted the meeting would take place next week.
The evolving back-and-forth over the meeting reflects an unusually public back-and-forth between the two leaders in recent days, with Trump alternately offering warm praise and pointed remarks about the prime minister. No formal invitation or schedule has been released by the White House.
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Source and signal
- Internal intake