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Netanyahu speaks with Trump about Iran war ahead of limited security meeting

By Nava Freiberg 17 May 2026, 6:47 pm
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Nava Freiberg is The Times of Israel's deputy diplomatic correspondent.

US President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Florida, December 29, 2025. (Alex Brandon/AP)
US President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Florida, December 29, 2025. (Alex Brandon/AP)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump minutes ago about the war with Iran before convening a limited security discussion this evening, Netanyahu’s office confirms to The Times of Israel.

The conversation comes amid reports that the US and Israel are preparing to restart the war with Iran.

The leaders discussed the possibility of renewing the war with Iran as well as Trump’s recent trip to China, according to Hebrew media reports.

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