Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will take off on Saturday night for his US trip, an Israeli official tells The Times of Israel.
He will likely meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, July 20, according to the official, but that has not been finalized and the White House has not announced any meeting.
Netanyahu will then attend a memorial service for the late senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday, the Israeli official says.
Graham’s family has not yet announced a date for his funeral or any memorial services.
According to Walla, Netanyahu is eager to meet with Trump before Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who will be at the White House on Tuesday.
Aoun has refused to engage with Netanyahu as long as Israeli troops are still in Lebanon.
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