Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, July 28. The visit marks the first time the two leaders will meet since launching a joint, full-scale air war against Iran.
Ahead of the meeting, President Trump has expressed frustrations with Netanyahu, and the Israeli prime minister is expected to receive a cooler welcome in Washington than on previous trips. Relations between the leaders have shown strains amid the ongoing conflict.
The high-stakes meeting offers Netanyahu an opportunity to smooth out these diplomatic tensions. According to reports, Netanyahu played a major role in convincing Donald Trump to launch the military campaign against Iran.
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