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Netanyahu’s office says he spoke with Trump, agreed to meet soon

Netanyahu’s office says he spoke with Trump, agreed to meet soon

From Times of Israel · () English

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  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with former US President Donald Trump.
  • The two leaders agreed to meet in the near future.
  • Netanyahu congratulated Trump on the United States' 250th Independence Day amidst ongoing tensions regarding Iran nuclear negotiations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a conversation with former US President Donald Trump, during which they arranged to meet soon. The discussion occurred against a backdrop of significant geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning Washington's ongoing negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program.

During the call, Netanyahu extended congratulations to Trump on the occasion of the United States' 250th Independence Day. This gesture of goodwill comes at a time when relations between Israel and the current US administration have been strained over various policy issues, including the approach to the Iranian nuclear deal.

The agreement to meet signifies a continued engagement between Netanyahu and Trump, who previously oversaw a period of close cooperation between the two nations. The timing of this planned meeting, amidst complex regional dynamics and differing approaches to international diplomacy, is likely to draw considerable attention.

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