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Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Sunday, May 17, 2026
Netanyahu to speak with Trump later today on China, Iran
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads the weekly cabinet meeting on May 17, 2026. (Screenshot/GPO)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak with US President Donald Trump today, the premier says at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem.
“Our eyes are open regarding Iran,” says Netanyahu.
“I will certainly hear impressions from his trip to China,” he continues, “perhaps other things as well. Certainly there are many possibilities, and we are prepared for every scenario.”
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