Netanyahu, Donald Trump agree to meet in US soon after phone call

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to meet in the United States in the near future, according to a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The agreement was reached during a phone conversation on Friday.

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The US is what ensures the freedom of the world, and Israel greatly appreciates the tight bond between the nations.

During their call, Netanyahu congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding and emphasized the strong bond between the two nations. "The U.S. is what ensures the freedom of the world, and Israel greatly appreciates the tight bond between the nations," the PMO statement quoted Netanyahu as saying. The specifics of the meeting, including the date and location, were not announced.

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Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump agreed to meet soon in the US.

The planned meeting occurs amidst ongoing diplomatic initiatives concerning Iran, including recent talks in Doha involving Qatari and Pakistani negotiators with U.S. and Iranian representatives. Reports have also surfaced regarding past tensions between Netanyahu and Trump, particularly over efforts to resolve regional conflicts. This meeting could signal a shift or continuation in their bilateral relationship and approach to regional diplomacy.

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If Hezbollah continues to attack Israel, we will continue to defend our people, our communities and our forces.

Separately, Netanyahu recently stated Israel should aim to end its dependence on U.S. financial aid, asserting that the Israeli economy has grown strong enough to be self-sufficient. He expressed a desire for this process to begin within the year, indicating a potential shift in Israel's long-standing reliance on American assistance.

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I want to stop American aid. It's like welfare; I don't want it.