Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing conflict with Iran and other issues. The meeting comes as both leaders face growing pressures at home, with Netanyahu up for reelection and Trump under pressure to end the unpopular war with Iran.
Iran Conflict
The war with Iran, which began in February, has wreaked economic havoc and driven prices higher ahead of midterm elections this November. Trump has come under immense pressure to end the conflict, while Netanyahu has wanted to continue the fighting in Iran and against its ally, Hezbollah, in Lebanon.
The two leaders also plan to discuss the framework agreement the U.S. and Israel signed with Lebanon over the Israel-Hezbollah war and the expansion of the Abraham Accords, according to a White House official.
Support for Israel
Israel has lost a significant amount of bipartisan support in the United States, particularly over its conduct in Gaza. An AP-NORC poll published earlier this month found a dramatic erosion of support among American adults for Israel.
Original reporting: KTSA News/Talk (San Antonio) — read the source article.
