Trump, Netanyahu Plan First Meeting to Cement New, Stronger Ties

Valerie Locke : Jan 23, 2017
Breaking Israel News

Now, both leaders are eager to cement what Israel expects will be a close and fruitful relationship, firmly closing the door on eight years of strained personal relations between Netanyahu and President Barack Obama.

[Breaking Israel News] The first official state meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and newly-inaugurated US President Donald Trump could take place as early as next month, Ynet reported on Sunday. (Photo: BIN)

Government officials say that the meeting may happen in the first week of February. Netanyahu is also expected to meet with Trump's pick for Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, and Trump's son-in-law and senior advisor Jared Kushner, whom Trump has said will head peace efforts in the Middle East during his administration.

His pro-Israel stance was a basic tenet of Trump's campaign platform, and meeting with the Israeli premiere has been a priority for the president since his election in November. When Netanyahu called Trump to congratulate him following his victory, Trump took the opportunity to invite Netanyahu to meet at the "first opportunity"...

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