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Netanyahu expected to depart Tuesday for Trump meeting in DC, return Thursday

By Nava Freiberg 7 February 2026, 9:13 pm
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Nava Freiberg is The Times of Israel's deputy diplomatic correspondent.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to depart from Israel and arrive in Washington on Tuesday for his meeting with US President Donald Trump this week, a source with knowledge tells The Times of Israel, confirming a Channel 12 report.

He will meet with the president Wednesday morning US time, and depart Thursday before landing in Israel Friday morning local time, the source says.

The premier’s office does not immediately confirm the schedule.

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