Netanyahu to Meet Trump in White House as First Foreign Leader of Second Term

The Israeli Prime Minister's visit highlights Trump's renewed support for Israel, including controversial policies and proposals.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on February 4, marking the first foreign leader visit of Trump's second term.
Trump has recently reinstated military aid to Israel, including the release of 2,000-pound bombs previously withheld by the Biden administration over concerns of civilian harm in Gaza.
The meeting comes as Israel and Hamas engage in indirect negotiations for the second phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire aimed at resolving the Gaza conflict.
Trump has faced backlash for proposing the relocation of Gaza's Palestinian population to neighboring Arab countries, a plan supported only by far-right Israeli politicians.
This visit underscores Trump's historically strong support for Netanyahu, contrasting with the more critical approach of the previous Biden administration.