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Netanyahu flew secretly to US after intelligence warned of Iranian threat - report

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  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled secretly to the United States on Monday due to intelligence warnings of an escalating Iranian threat.
  • Netanyahu's flight departed from a military air base instead of the public airport, and journalists were not allowed to accompany him.
  • The visit included a meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss the war in Iran and expanding the Abraham Accords.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's flight to Washington on Monday was conducted under strict secrecy due to intelligence reports of an escalating Iranian threat, N12 news reported. Israeli security forces recommended the discreet departure, leading Netanyahu's plane to take off from the Nevatim air base rather than the usual Ben-Gurion Airport. The timing of his arrival and departure were not publicly disclosed, and journalists were barred from joining the flight.

Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday. Their discussions focused on the ongoing war in Iran and efforts to expand the Abraham Accords, following Trump's calls for Saudi Arabia to normalize ties with Israel. A source familiar with the meeting described it as "very positive," noting the "chemistry between the leaders."

It was a very positive meeting. You could see the chemistry between the leaders.

— Source familiar with the detailsDescribing the meeting between Netanyahu and Trump.
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