Netanyahu, Trump spoke on Friday, agree to meet 'soon' in the US

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, marking the occasion of the United States' 250th anniversary of independence. Netanyahu congratulated Trump on the milestone, emphasizing that the United States is a "guarantor of global freedom" and that Israel highly values the close relationship between the two nations. The Prime Minister's Office stated that the leaders also agreed to schedule a meeting in the United States in the near future.

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The United States is “a guarantor of global freedom” and that Israel values the close relationship between the two countries

This conversation follows their last meeting on February 11, 2026, which was largely centered on strategies for responding if diplomatic negotiations with Iran failed. During that February discussion, Netanyahu reportedly requested that any potential military action also target Iran's ballistic missile capabilities. The possibility of a future joint U.S.-Israeli attack has not been ruled out.

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It was a very good meeting, and the tremendous relationship between our two countries continues

Trump described his February meeting with Netanyahu as "very good," highlighting the "tremendous relationship" between the U.S. and Israel. He reiterated that his priority remains pursuing negotiations with Iran, but signaled that military force remains a viable option if Tehran refuses to reach an agreement. Trump noted that Iran's past refusal to sign a deal "did not end well for them."

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No final decision was reached, other than the fact that I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue in order to determine whether an agreement can be reached. If it can, I made clear to the prime minister that this would be the priority

The Prime Minister's Office also characterized the February meeting positively. Netanyahu reportedly stressed Israel's security requirements in discussions concerning Iran. Both leaders agreed to maintain close coordination and ongoing contact. Their discussions covered negotiations with Iran, the situation in Gaza, and broader regional developments, with Netanyahu underscoring Israel's security needs within the context of the Iran talks.

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During the meeting, they discussed the negotiations with Iran, Gaza, and regional developments. The prime minister emphasized the State of Israel’s security needs in the context of the negotiations, and the two agreed to continue their coordination and close contact.