Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington to meet President Donald Trump and attend the memorial service of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington, D.C., next week to meet with President Donald Trump and attend a memorial service for the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The premier’s office announced the visit on Friday, noting that Netanyahu will depart Israel on Monday and meet with Trump on Tuesday. The meeting marks the first sit-down between the two leaders since the outbreak of the Iran war on February 28. While the administration has faced some criticism regarding the recent memorandum of understanding with Israel, President Trump has repeatedly insisted that his relationship with Netanyahu remains strong. The visit follows a period of mounting regional tensions and serves as a key diplomatic moment following the death of Graham, whom Netanyahu described as a "dear friend" and a "great patriot." The premier’s office confirmed that Netanyahu will also attend the funeral of Graham, who was a staunch supporter of the U.S.-Israel alliance.