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Israeli official says Netanyahu could visit White House as early as next week
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
US President Donald Trump, right, shakes the hand of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House, April 7, 2025, in Washington. (Pool via AP)
There are “advanced discussions” with the White House over a visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, an Israeli diplomat tells The Times of Israel.
“It’s still not finalized,” says the diplomat.
The trip could be as early as next week, says a second Israeli official, adding that the date will likely be finalized by Wednesday.
“Let’s wait for [Strategic Affairs Minister Ron] Dermer to come back and see what he says,” adds a Prime Minister’s Office official. Dermer flew to Washington today for talks on Gaza, Iran, and the expansion of the Abraham Accords..
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