Trump hints Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu may visit US as early as next week
Summary
President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might visit the White House as soon as next week. This would be Netanyahu’s first visit since the US and Israel began their conflict with Iran. Despite some public disagreements, Trump said their relationship remains good.Key Facts
- Netanyahu has requested a meeting with President Trump, possibly soon after Trump returns from a NATO summit.
- The US and Israel are allies, with the US providing Israel significant military aid, including $38 billion over ten years starting in 2016.
- The US and Israel have been involved in wars against Iran during Trump’s second term, with conflicts starting in June 2025 and February 2026.
- There is public criticism of Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, including concerns over sending troops without Congress approval.
- Polls show a majority of Americans think the war against Iran is not worth it and feel the US supports Israel too much.
- Trump criticized Netanyahu’s attacks on Lebanon and reportedly called him “f***ing crazy” during a phone call about the situation there.
- The US and Iran agreed to a memorandum in June to suspend hostilities, but fighting has continued, including Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
- Trump administration defends the conflict as a way to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons, which Iran denies.
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