Sat Apr 05 22:39:58 UTC 2025: ## Netanyahu Heads to Washington for White House Talks with Trump
**Washington, D.C./Jerusalem –** Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington, D.C. for a White House meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday, Netanyahu’s office announced Saturday. The meeting, confirmed by US media citing unnamed officials from both countries, will cover a wide range of issues, including trade disputes, the Iranian nuclear program, and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The visit follows a Thursday phone call between the two leaders, during which Netanyahu raised concerns about US tariffs imposed on Israeli goods. Israel currently faces a 17 percent tariff under Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” policy, despite recently canceling remaining tariffs on US imports. The two countries have a long-standing free trade agreement.
Other key topics on the agenda include: Israel’s relationship with Turkey, the threat posed by Iran, the stalled Gaza ceasefire negotiations, the return of Israeli captives held by Palestinian groups, and Israel’s efforts to counter the International Criminal Court (ICC), which issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu. Netanyahu’s visit to Hungary this week, which withdrew from the ICC just prior to his arrival, highlights the international tensions surrounding the warrant. The US is not a member of the ICC.
The meeting comes as Trump continues to push for a new agreement on Iran’s nuclear program, with Iran indicating a willingness for indirect negotiations. The US and its Western allies have long accused Iran of seeking nuclear weapons, a claim Iran denies. The discussions between Netanyahu and Trump are expected to significantly impact US-Israel relations and the broader geopolitical landscape in the Middle East.
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