President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Friday and agreed to meet in the United States “in the near future,” according to a statement from Netanyahu’s office.
The conversation between the two leaders occurred on Friday. According to the statement released by Netanyahu's office, Trump and Netanyahu discussed regional challenges and affirmed the strong alliance between the United States and Israel.
Middle East Eye reported additional details regarding the phone call. The outlet noted that the agreement to meet came during a period of heightened tensions in the region.
The New York Post initially reported on the phone conversation, stating that Trump and Netanyahu agreed to hold an in-person meeting soon. No specific date or location for the meeting was announced by either side.
This communication follows previous interactions between Trump and Netanyahu, marked by a close relationship during Trump's presidency. The Biden administration has also maintained support for Israel, though with some policy differences compared to its predecessor.
No further details regarding the substance of their discussion were immediately available.
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