President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is' and that the two are on good terms, as a White House meeting is expected next week, according to Israeli media reports.
President Donald Trump said Saturday evening that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "knows who the boss is" and that the two are on good terms, as a White House meeting is expected next week. The remarks, reported by Israeli media, build on a series of updates The Zioneer has tracked since Saturday evening.
The initial reports emerged at 19:55 Jerusalem, with Israeli outlets citing Trump's characterization of his relationship with Netanyahu. Within minutes, additional reports indicated that Netanyahu had requested the meeting and that Trump confirmed the visit could take place as early as next week. By 20:32, The Zioneer reported that the meeting is expected, and by 20:36, Israeli media confirmed the visit. The latest update adds Trump's direct quote: "He knows who the boss is."
The planned meeting follows a phone call between the two leaders on Friday, July 3, during which they agreed to meet soon in Washington, as The Zioneer reported. That call, marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, came amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts, including reported U.S.-Iran talks.
The exact date of the White House visit next week has not been specified, and it remains unclear whether the meeting will be a formal state visit or a working meeting. No additional details about the agenda have been released.
6 developments
- DevelopingIsraeli officials doubt Trump-Netanyahu meeting will happen next week
- StrongUS official: Trump to meet Mideast leaders at G7; Netanyahu not invited
- StrongReport: Netanyahu seeks meeting with Trump in Washington after Europe trip
- DevelopingReport: Trump rarely mentioned at Netanyahu press conference — N12
Source and signal
- Internal intake