Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit the White House on Monday for the second time this year. The visit follows recent geopolitical developments, including ongoing tensions over Gaza and new tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Israel. Discussions between President Trump and Netanyahu will likely focus on these issues.
Netanyahu’s Upcoming White House Visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House on Monday, marking his second visit to Washington this year. A White House official confirmed the trip, which follows Netanyahu’s February visit shortly after President Donald Trump took office.
U.S. Tariffs on Israel and Gaza Operations
The timing of Netanyahu’s visit comes amid significant diplomatic tension. Israel has been hit with a 17 percent “retaliatory tariff” from the U.S. as part of Trump’s global tariff policies. Additionally, Israel has resumed air and ground operations in Gaza after failed ceasefire negotiations, a situation Trump referred to as a “big problem” that he intends to address with Netanyahu.
Trump’s Concerns Over Gaza Situation
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One on Thursday, Trump noted that the Gaza issue was a critical point for discussion during Netanyahu’s upcoming visit. “We’ll be speaking about what’s going on, that’s another thing we’d like to get solved,” Trump said, signaling that U.S. involvement in the situation could be on the agenda.
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