Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is flying to Washington soon at the invitation of President Donald Trump, where he’s expected to attend Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral and hold a meeting with the American president at the White House.
1+The exact timing of the meeting between the two leaders hasn’t been finalized yet, and it’s expected to take place around the funeral ceremony scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Washington time (9:00 p.m. Israel time). Meanwhile, efforts are underway to arrange additional meetings for the prime minister during his stay in the American capital, but sources involved in the matter say the schedule is tight and no full information has been released yet about the planned meetings.
The visit comes as the American campaign against Iran is in full swing, and is expected to focus on major security and strategic issues affecting both countries and the situation in the Middle East.
1+Gilad Katz, former Israeli Consul General in Houston, said in an interview with Tal Meir several days ago that in the meeting, Netanyahu and Trump are expected to discuss “the entire complex of problems facing the Middle East, facing Israel, facing the United States,” with emphasis on cooperation between the countries and presenting Israel’s red lines.
The Prime Minister’s Office announced that Netanyahu will fly to Washington on the Wing of Zion aircraft. The takeoff time is being kept secret for security reasons. The prime minister is not bringing reporters with him on this flight.