Reporter Michael Shemesh of Yediot News described Tuesday evening's meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump as 'relatively unusual,' noting it lasted only about an hour, was held in an expanded format without a one-on-one session, and took place without media coverage, a red carpet, or reception.
The Zioneer reported earlier Tuesday that the Trump-Netanyahu meeting was held in an expanded format only, without the customary one-on-one session between the two leaders. A senior Israeli official described the meeting as 'really excellent.' The new account from Yediot News correspondent Michael Shemesh adds that the meeting was 'relatively unusual,' lasted only about an hour, and was conducted without media coverage, a red carpet, or ceremonial reception. The report characterized the meeting's format and conduct as a departure from the usual bilateral meetings between the two leaders. The absence of the one-on-one segment and the lack of formal reception reflect the unusual nature of the encounter, which was negotiated over several weeks amid reports of reluctance from the Trump administration. The meeting's outcome and the specific topics discussed have not been detailed.
3 developments
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- DevelopingNetanyahu reportedly struggling to establish direct contact with Trump over past ten days
- DevelopingWhite House says it was surprised by reports of Trump-Netanyahu meeting, denies meeting was scheduled
- DevelopingNetanyahu gives Ukraine cold shoulder in Washington, report says
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