Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make an official visit to Washington on Monday at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced that Netanyahu will meet with Trump at the White House on Tuesday.
The Prime Minister's Office also announced that Netanyahu will attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, who is described as a friend of Israel. The office stated that Israeli journalists will not be allowed on the government plane, named 'Wing of Zion,' which the prime minister will use, and that media outlets must make their own travel arrangements. The reason for this decision was not disclosed.
The meeting at the White House is expected to focus on Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and bilateral relations. The visit takes place against the backdrop of escalating military tensions between the US and Iran.
Washington has been carrying out daily airstrikes on Iran for more than two weeks, while Tehran has been targeting military facilities and equipment in Arab countries such as Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, which it claims belong to the US. In Israel, signals of preparations for a possible new escalation against Iran are increasing. As the military alert level is raised, a series of statements from official and media sources are drawing attention.