The Israeli prime minister is set to meet President Trump on Tuesday, with discussions expected to cover mutual interests.
Ramaz Bluashvili
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has departed for Washington, where he is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, according to an official Israeli account on X.
According to the Israeli government's Arabic-language account on X, the discussions will focus on issues of mutual interest between Israel and the United States.
Netanyahu's trip comes as he faces a delicate balancing act regarding Iran and upcoming elections in Israel, according to reports.
Prime Minister Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday from the Nevatim Airbase aboard the 'Wing of Zion' aircraft, following a two-hour delay. Beyond the upcoming meeting with President Trump—their eighth since Trump returned to office—Netanyahu intends to attend the UN General Assembly despite New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's public calls for his arrest based on an ICC warrant. Trump has publicly vowed that Netanyahu will not be arrested during his visit, while Netanyahu signaled that primary agenda topics include security and Iran. Additionally, Israel has signaled its willingness to permit a multinational security force into Gaza as part of Trump's peace plan.
Prime Minister Netanyahu departed for Washington from the Nevatim Airbase on Monday, following a two-hour delay to his originally scheduled flight. During his visit, Netanyahu plans to address the UN General Assembly despite opposition from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has urged the enforcement of an ICC arrest warrant against him; President Trump has explicitly vowed that Netanyahu will not be arrested while in the US. The upcoming talks, representing their eighth meeting since Trump returned to office, are expected to focus on Iran, with Netanyahu reportedly intending to advocate for an expansion of the conflict.
Prime Minister Netanyahu departed Israel for Washington on Monday via the Nevatim Airbase, departing two hours behind schedule aboard the state aircraft without accompanying journalists. Amidst security concerns, President Trump has vowed that Netanyahu will not be arrested during his visit, despite calls from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to enforce an existing ICC arrest warrant. During the Washington trip, Netanyahu is expected to advocate for expanding the war with Iran and attend the funeral of late Senator Lindsey Graham, while also discussing Gaza's reconstruction and a potential multinational security force.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday from the Nevatim Airbase, with his flight details kept secret due to security concerns regarding Iran. During the visit, Netanyahu is expected to advocate for expanding military action against Iran and attend the late Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, while President Trump has explicitly vowed that Netanyahu will not be arrested despite ICC warrants. The visit aims to address ongoing tensions between the allies, as Netanyahu also plans to attend the UN General Assembly despite public calls for his arrest by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed from the Nevatim Airbase on Monday for his visit to Washington, marking his eighth meeting with President Trump since Trump's return to office. During the visit, Netanyahu is expected to advocate for expanding military operations against Iran, despite a recent pause in hostilities between the US and Iran. The Prime Minister also intends to attend the funeral of late US Senator Lindsey Graham and the UN General Assembly, while facing political pressure domestically and navigating complex diplomatic negotiations regarding Gaza's post-war administration and security.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday from Nevatim Airbase following a two-hour delay, aiming to secure US support regarding Iran and to clarify his strategic goals. During his visit, Netanyahu is also expected to attend the funeral of late US Senator Lindsey Graham and engage in discussions focused on regional stability, while President Trump has vowed that the Israeli leader will not face arrest despite International Criminal Court warrants. Meanwhile, the conflict continues with reports that 18 US service personnel have been killed in ongoing operations, and diplomatic efforts remain underway, including upcoming Israel-Lebanon framework talks scheduled for August 4 in Rome.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday from the Nevatim Airbase, with his meeting with President Trump confirmed for Tuesday, July 28. While Netanyahu seeks to secure support for continued military operations against Iran and clarify security arrangements for Gaza, he is also expected to attend the funeral of the late Senator Lindsey Graham during his visit. Amid regional tensions, the Israeli military reported intercepting a drone near the Jordanian border, while Iranian officials have recently faced internal unrest, including the public execution of two protesters in Isfahan.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday from the Nevatim Airbase, officially confirming his visit to meet President Trump on Tuesday, July 28. While the visit aims to address ongoing military operations against Iran and Gaza, it will also include Netanyahu’s attendance at the funeral of late US Senator Lindsey Graham. During his stay, Netanyahu plans to attend the UN General Assembly in September despite calls from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his arrest.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday from the Nevatim Airbase, with his meeting with President Donald Trump confirmed for Tuesday, July 28. During this visit, Netanyahu is also expected to attend the funeral of late US Senator Lindsey Graham. The primary agenda includes discussions on Iran, Israel's occupation in the West Bank, and the expansion of the Abraham Accords, amidst ongoing regional security concerns and the fifth month of the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday from the Nevatim Airbase, with his meeting with President Donald Trump confirmed for Tuesday, July 28. While the visit aims to address Iran as a primary strategic threat, the agenda also includes discussions on Israel's new occupation areas in the West Bank, the Gaza reconstruction plan, and Netanyahu's expected attendance at the late Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral. Additionally, the U.S. State Department announced that follow-up technical talks regarding the implementation of the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement are scheduled to begin in Rome on August 4.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday from the Nevatim Airbase, with his meeting with President Donald Trump confirmed for Tuesday, July 28. Amidst heightened regional tensions, Netanyahu is expected to advocate for expanding military operations against Iran, while the talks will also address Israel's new occupation areas in the West Bank and the implementation of Gaza reconstruction plans. Furthermore, Netanyahu is slated to attend the funeral of late Senator Lindsey Graham during his Washington visit, and discussions regarding the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement are set to continue in Rome on August 4.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday from the Nevatim Airbase, with his meeting with President Donald Trump confirmed for Tuesday, July 28. While Netanyahu seeks to address Iranian nuclear threats and military operations, the leaders face tensions over recent US-brokered deals with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, alongside reports of strained internal relations within Trump’s inner circle. Meanwhile, the conflict between the US/Israel and Iran has entered its fifth month, and Netanyahu is also expected to attend the funeral of late US Senator Lindsey Graham during his visit.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington on Monday to meet President Donald Trump for discussions expected to focus on Iran, regional security, and the future of the war in Gaza. Amid ongoing tensions, the two leaders are also set to address Israel's West Bank policies and the impact of the recently signed US-Saudi nuclear agreement, which notably lacks a normalization clause with Israel. Additionally, Netanyahu is scheduled to attend the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York, defying calls for his arrest by city officials, while President Trump has publicly vowed that the Israeli leader will not face detention during his US visit.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday from the Nevatim Airbase for a private meeting with President Donald Trump scheduled for Tuesday, July 28. Amid heightened tensions, the visit aims to address Iran's regional threat, Gaza's reconstruction, and recent policy friction, including the Trump administration's separate nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia and the F-35 fighter jet sale to Turkey. Netanyahu is also expected to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham and has confirmed plans to participate in the UN General Assembly this September, despite potential arrest threats and ongoing internal political struggles.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington on Monday to meet with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, July 28, to discuss regional tensions, including Iran's nuclear activities at the Pickaxe Mountain facility and the implementation of a US-sponsored framework deal with Lebanon. Despite Netanyahu's efforts to influence US policy, reports indicate his sway over Trump has diminished, evidenced by recent unilateral moves such as a US-Saudi nuclear agreement and a separate F-35 fighter jet deal with Turkey. Meanwhile, Iran continues to face internal instability and international pressure, as evidenced by recent executions in Isfahan following anti-government protests and ongoing discussions regarding a proposed regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday from the Nevatim Airbase, with his meeting with President Donald Trump confirmed for Tuesday, July 28. The visit, which Netanyahu struggled to secure, aims to address regional security, including Iran's nuclear activities and the implementation of the Israel-Lebanon framework deal. Amidst reports of cooling relations, Trump has publicly warned that Israel would not survive without the US, while both leaders continue to navigate tensions regarding Iran and Gaza's reconstruction.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday from the Nevatim Airbase for his meeting with President Trump, now confirmed for Tuesday, July 28. Amid reports that Netanyahu struggled to secure this meeting and has seen his influence with the White House diminish since the April 8 ceasefire, the leaders are expected to discuss Iran's nuclear activities at the Pickaxe Mountain facility and the implementation of a US-sponsored framework deal with Lebanon. Furthermore, Netanyahu plans to attend the UN General Assembly in September despite arrest calls from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while President Trump has explicitly vowed that Netanyahu will not be arrested during his visit.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington on Monday to meet President Donald Trump on Tuesday, marking their first encounter in five months. The talks are expected to focus on Iran, including alleged expansion at the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, and the implementation of the US-sponsored framework deal for Lebanon. Ahead of the meeting, President Trump publicly criticized Netanyahu for raising nuclear concerns about Iran in public rather than in private, while also reiterating that the US would take unilateral action if negotiations fail.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington on Monday for his first meeting with President Trump in five months, which is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28. Amidst reports of cooling relations, the agenda will focus on Iran’s activities at the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility, the implementation of the US-sponsored Lebanon framework deal, and regional security. While the US administration recently signed a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia without requiring normalization with Israel, Netanyahu intends to present intelligence suggesting Iran is negotiating in bad faith. Furthermore, the visit coincides with reports that the US is considering a potential resumption of large-scale military operations against Iran should current negotiations fail.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump in a 90-minute private session at the White House on July 28 to discuss regional security, including the ongoing conflict with Iran and the implementation of the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement. Despite reports of cooling relations and disagreements over Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility, Netanyahu described the meeting as the best conversation he has ever had with the president, while the White House characterized the talks as productive. Netanyahu, who traveled to Washington primarily for the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, also confirmed his plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York this September, dismissing concerns regarding potential arrest warrants.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a 90-minute private, closed-door meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on July 28 to discuss Iran and regional stability, marking his first visit to the U.S. in five months. Although the White House characterized the talks as productive, Trump publicly expressed irritation regarding Netanyahu’s public comments on Iranian nuclear facilities, stating he did not require Netanyahu's input. Additionally, despite Netanyahu's goal of presenting intelligence on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site, Israeli officials later clarified the issue was not raised during the session, and no demands were made by Trump for Israeli troop withdrawals from current occupation areas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on July 28 for a 90-minute closed-door discussion, officially described as productive. While the meeting agenda included the implementation of the Israel-Lebanon framework deal and regional security, Netanyahu's visit was primarily triggered by his attendance at Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral. Despite reports of cooling relations and tensions regarding Iran, Netanyahu characterized the talks as the best conversation he has had with Trump, though the White House confirmed that Trump publicly rebuked him for raising concerns about the Pickaxe Mountain facility in public rather than in private.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump met for 90 minutes at the White House on Tuesday, July 28, to discuss regional security, including the implementation of the Israel-Lebanon framework deal. While Netanyahu characterized the meeting as the best conversation he has ever had with the president, the White House described the talks as positive and productive. Netanyahu, who traveled to Washington primarily for the funeral of late Senator Lindsey Graham, denied reports of tensions regarding Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility and emphasized his intention to attend the UN General Assembly in New York this September despite ongoing arrest warrant controversy.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump in a 90-minute private session at the White House on Tuesday to discuss regional security, specifically concerning Iran and the implementation of the Israel-Lebanon framework deal. Following the meeting, which Netanyahu described as his best conversation with the president yet, the White House characterized the talks as positive and productive, despite reports of recent tensions and cooling relations between the two leaders. Netanyahu also traveled to Washington to attend the funeral of US Senator Lindsey Graham and plans to attend the UN General Assembly in September, dismissing concerns regarding potential arrest warrants.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump at the White House on July 28 for a 90-minute closed-door discussion. While the White House described the talks as productive, Trump publicly expressed irritation over Netanyahu's prior disclosure of intelligence regarding Iran's Pickaxe Mountain facility. Netanyahu, who traveled to Washington primarily for Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, also addressed concerns about his potential arrest in New York, declaring that he intends to attend the UN General Assembly in September.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump in a 90-minute private, closed-door session at the White House on Tuesday. While the White House described the talks as positive and productive, the meeting followed public friction, with Trump criticizing Netanyahu for disclosing intelligence concerns regarding Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site. During the visit, which also included attending Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, Netanyahu dismissed reports of cooling relations, though officials confirmed he had struggled to secure the appointment after his influence on US policy diminished significantly since the April 8 ceasefire.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump in a 90-minute closed-door session at the White House on July 28. Despite reports of tensions, the White House described the talks as productive, while Netanyahu claimed it was the best conversation he has had with the president. The leaders discussed regional security and the implementation of the Israel-Lebanon framework deal, though the meeting was held amidst reports that Netanyahu struggled to secure the appointment and currently faces a cooling in influence with the Trump administration.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump at the White House on July 28 for a 90-minute private discussion, which Netanyahu described as his best conversation with the president. While the White House characterized the meeting as positive and productive, tensions remained regarding the public disclosure of intelligence on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain facility, an issue Trump insisted he did not need to be coached on. Additionally, Israel confirmed that the meeting did not result in a US shift regarding ongoing troop deployments, and Netanyahu officially confirmed his intent to attend the UN General Assembly in New York this September.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a 90-minute private, closed-door meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on July 28 to discuss the Iran conflict and regional security. While the White House described the talks as positive and productive, Netanyahu presented a map regarding regional military presence and proposed a new 10-year memorandum of understanding to transition Israel toward defense independence. Despite speculation, Israeli officials denied the meeting focused on intelligence regarding Iran's Pickaxe Mountain facility, while President Trump reaffirmed that he retains final authority over the military campaign against Tehran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump in Washington on July 28 for 90 minutes of private, closed-door talks. The discussion, described as productive by the White House, addressed the implementation of the June Israel-Lebanon framework deal and Netanyahu's proposal to gradually phase out US military aid to Israel over the next decade in favor of defense independence. While Netanyahu sought to dispel reports of cooling relations, Trump expressed irritation over Netanyahu's public disclosures regarding Iran's nuclear infrastructure and signaled that he remains open to resuming military campaigns if diplomatic negotiations fail.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump in Washington on July 28, 2026, for a 90-minute private, closed-door session that the White House characterized as positive and productive. During the visit, Netanyahu also attended the funeral of late US Senator Lindsey Graham and held discussions on regional security, including the implementation of the Israel-Lebanon framework deal and strategies regarding Iran. Despite reports of cooling relations, Netanyahu described the encounter as the best conversation he has ever had with the president, while emphasizing that final decisions concerning the conflict with Iran remain under Trump’s authority.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump in a 90-minute private, closed-door session on July 28 to discuss the Iran conflict and the implementation of the Israel-Lebanon framework deal. While the White House described the talks as productive, reports indicate the meeting was marked by Netanyahu’s push for defense independence, including a proposal to phase out US military aid over 10 years, and underlying tensions regarding the extent of Iran's nuclear activity at the Pickaxe Mountain site. Additionally, Netanyahu traveled to Washington to attend the funeral of late US Senator Lindsey Graham.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump in Washington on July 28, 2026, for a 90-minute, closed-door discussion described by the White House as positive and productive. The meeting, which Netanyahu struggled to schedule, focused on Iran, the implementation of the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement, and Netanyahu's proposal to negotiate a new long-term military aid memorandum. While Netanyahu also met with defense officials to present intelligence on Iran, his office denied reports that he pressed for further military escalation. Additionally, the visit coincided with the funeral of US Senator Lindsey Graham and the US State Department's confirmation of upcoming technical talks regarding Lebanon to be held in Rome on August 4.
The 90-minute closed-door meeting between Netanyahu and Trump concluded with the White House describing the talks as positive and productive. Netanyahu claimed the conversation was the best he has ever had with a U.S. president, though Tzipi Hotovely stated that the issue of Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site was not raised during the session. Additionally, Netanyahu attended the visit to Washington to attend the funeral of late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.
