Netanyahu to Meet Trump in Washington and Attend Graham Funeral
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday at President Donald Trump’s invitation. The itinerary includes a meeting with Trump at the White House on Tuesday and participation in the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican ally described by Israel as a “friend of Israel.”
The visit comes as the United States and Israel confront escalating tensions with Iran and heightened security concerns in the region, including the recent Israeli‑Lebanese clashes and a strained phone call in which Trump called Netanyahu “crazy.” It is the first face‑to‑face encounter between the two leaders since February and since the Iran war began. Both officials have reaffirmed continued strategic coordination on regional security, and the trip follows a recent meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Trump about Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Prediction markets show a strong likelihood of the meeting occurring as scheduled.