Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed quietly on Monday from a military base for Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump. Traveling without journalists amid a reported Iranian security threat, Netanyahu stated prior to his departure that Iran would be at the top of the agenda for his first White House meeting in five months, marking his eighth meeting with Trump since the US president returned to office.
The visit comes as the two leaders face elections and hold divergent priorities, particularly regarding Iran, as Trump seeks to return to negotiations with Tehran. Despite these disagreements on Iran policy, Netanyahu stated that his goal is to ensure the security, strength, and future of Israel, indicating he will seek agreements where common ground remains possible.
Beyond the discussions on Iran, the prime minister is expected to pursue understandings regarding Israel's security needs while advancing the expansion of the "circle of peace," which includes pushing for Saudi normalization and US-backed pacts concerning Gaza and Lebanon.
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