According to US media sources referencing unnamed officials from the US and Israel, the meeting will take place at the White House on Monday.
The visit’s agenda encompasses Turkiye-Israel relations, the “Iranian threat,” Israel’s continued operations in Gaza, tariffs, and the movement against the International Criminal Court (ICC), as stated by Netanyahu’s office on Saturday.
Reports from US media, quoting unnamed officials from both the US and Israel, indicate that the meeting is set for Monday at the White House.
Following a telephone call between the two leaders on Thursday, Trump extended the invitation. Netanyahu discussed tariffs during the call. Israel currently faces a 17-percent tariff under Trump’s so-called “reciprocal tariffs.”
Israel has recently decided to cancel the remaining tariffs on US imports. The free trade agreement, which has been in effect for four decades, enables approximately 98 percent of US goods to enter Israel sans taxation.
Netanyahu is currently on a tour of Hungary, marking his first European trip since 2023. This visit comes despite the ICC’s arrest warrant for him, alleged over war crimes in Gaza.
The Hungarian government officially stepped down from the ICC just before Prime Minister Viktor Orban welcomed Netanyahu. The United States is not a member of the court.
The discussion will also revolve around the stalemate in negotiations for a fresh Gaza ceasefire agreement and the release of Israeli captives held by Palestinian groups. Israel recommenced its assault on Gaza last month, tearing apart a brief truce with Hamas.
Trump has also pushed Iran to engage in talks for a new accord on its nuclear program. Iran has shown willingness to participate in indirect talks.
For years, Western countries, spearheaded by the US, have accused Tehran of pursuing nuclear weapons. Iran denies these accusations, asserting that its nuclear activities are strictly for peaceful purposes.
