Benjamin Netanyahu has held talks with Donald Trump and agreed to meet him in the United States soon, his office announced on Tuesday. The conversation came against a backdrop of recent tensions between the two leaders, with Netanyahu’s office noting that he congratulated Trump on America’s 250th Independence Day celebration. The planned meeting suggests a warming of relations between the Israeli Prime Minister and the former US President.
Simultaneously, Netanyahu’s office issued a denial regarding recent reporting in the New York Times, which claimed that officials within Trump’s administration had expressed concerns that Israel might attempt to assassinate key Iranian nuclear negotiators, including Araghchi and Kalibi, during ongoing peace talks. The Israeli government categorically rejected suggestions that such a plan had been under consideration.
The diplomatic exchange marks a notable shift after several weeks of strained relations between Netanyahu and Trump. The agreement to meet in person is seen as an effort to rebuild their working relationship, with the timing of the visit to be confirmed in the coming days. Both leaders have significant stakes in Middle Eastern policy, and their coordination is considered crucial for Israeli security interests and Trump’s own political positioning.
Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.
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