President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed to hold a meeting on US soil after weeks of heated discussions. The two leaders spoke by phone on Friday, with Netanyahu congratulating Trump on the 250th Independence Day of the United States of America.
Recent Tensions
The conversation follows a period of tense discussions between the two administrations, with Trump pushing for diplomacy with Iran and warning Israel against military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon. A trilateral peace agreement was eventually signed on June 26, but prior discussions between the leaders were reportedly blunt, with Trump expressing concern that Israel’s operations in Lebanon could trigger a broader war with Iran.
Despite the recent tensions, an Israeli official stated that the broader US-Israel alliance remains strong. The upcoming visit will mark Netanyahu’s first trip to Washington since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran on February 28.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.