Thanking Trump for invite, PM says Israel-Turkey ties to also be discussed at White House meeting

Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

US President Donald Trump listens as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, February 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
US President Donald Trump listens as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, February 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump will discuss the trade tariffs Washington imposed on Israel during their meeting on Monday, the Prime Minister’s Office says.

They will also discuss efforts to reach a hostage deal, Israel-Turkey relations, the Iranian threat, and confronting the International Criminal Court, says the PMO in a statement.

“The prime minister appreciates the personal and warm relationship with President Trump,” the statement continues, “and thanks him for inviting him to be the first leader to meet with him after the imposition of global tariffs, just as he was also the first leader to meet with him after entering the White House.”

Netanyahu will likely fly back to Israel from Washington on Tuesday morning.

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