Trump to meet Netanyahu at White House amid strained US‑Israel ties

Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday, marking their first face‑to‑face discussion since the joint U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Iran in late February that escalated tensions across the Middle East. The meeting comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize the region after the strikes sparked a broader conflict and after both leaders faced public criticism during ceasefire negotiations earlier this year.

According to officials, the agenda will focus on de‑escalation measures and coordination on regional security, with both Trump and Netanyahu expected to temper the strained rhetoric that surfaced during April’s ceasefire talks, where Trump’s remarks were described as unusually blunt. The encounter aims to reaffirm bilateral cooperation while addressing the fallout from the recent hostilities, signaling an effort to reset the partnership as the United States and Israel navigate the evolving Middle‑East landscape.