Netanyahu calls White House meeting with Trump 'one of the best we've ever had'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described his meeting with US President Donald Trump as "excellent" and "one of the best we've ever had," aiming to dispel rumors of strained ties. The closed-door session at the White House, lasting about 90 minutes, focused primarily on Iran's nuclear ambitions and other shared security goals.

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It was a meeting with full cooperation, with mutual support, with understanding on the joint goal that Iran won’t have nuclear weapons, and also other goals.

Despite reported frustrations within the Trump administration regarding the progress of the war and Netanyahu's predictions, the Israeli leader emphasized "full cooperation, mutual support, and understanding" on the joint objective of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He stated the meeting was an opportunity to exchange ideas and coordinate on matters vital to Israel's security and future.

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It was one of the best conversations I’ve had with our friend, US President Trump.

Photos released by Netanyahu's office showed key US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, present in the Oval Office. While Trump did not speak to reporters and the White House offered no official readout, press secretary Karoline Leavitt characterized the talks, alongside Trump's earlier meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as "positive and productive."

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an opportunity to exchange ideas, and also to coordinate on things that are important for the security and for the future of Israel.

Following the White House discussions, both Netanyahu and Trump attended the memorial service for the late Senator Lindsey Graham at the Washington National Cathedral. A senior official in Netanyahu's entourage indicated that discussions covered "all arenas," with Iran being the primary focus, although specific issues like Iran's nuclear site at Pickaxe Mountain were not raised. The official also noted that topics such as the Gaza and Lebanon pullouts and West Bank violence were not discussed.

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positive and productive.