Israeli PM says he will visit Washington next week to meet Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to visit Washington next week for talks with US officials, including President Donald Trump. He linked the visit to the recent success of Operation ‘Rising Lion,’ involving airstrikes on Iran.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:48 | 01 July 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday that he will visit Washington next week for talks with US officials.
"I am expected to leave next week for meetings in the United States, including with President Donald Trump," Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper quoted Netanyahu as saying during a cabinet meeting.
"These events follow the great victory we achieved in Operation 'Rising Lion.' Exploiting success is no less important than achieving success," he added, in reference to recent airstrikes on Iran.
There was no immediate confirmation from the White House of Netanyahu's visit.
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