“. . . But it does mean that he should make it clear to Netanyahu and Tehran that he will support Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure should diplomacy fail. By agreeing to support Israeli strikes, Trump will increase the odds that U.S. diplomacy with Iran will work, as Iranian leaders will understand the harsh consequence of failure.” — Dennis Ross and David Makovsky
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SIGNIFICANT LEVELS
WATCH: Ambassador Danon: ‘Netanyahu’s Visit Is the Start of a New Era for Israel‘: Yoni Kempinski, Israel National News, Feb. 3, 2025 — Arutz Sheva – Israel National News is accompanying Prime Minister Netanyahu’s entourage as part of his visit to Washington. Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon explained the many different significance levels of the visit.
Netanyahu’s Washington Mission: Five Key Priorities: Mayaan Hoffman, Ynet News, Feb. 1, 2025 — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit Washington this week, marking a historic moment as the first foreign leader to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in his second term.
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What Netanyahu and Trump Hope to Achieve Together in Washington: Alex Traiman, JNS, Feb. 2, 2025
The Path to a Transformed Middle East: Dennis Ross and David Makovsky, Foreign Affairs, Feb. 3, 2025
Trump’s Vision: War with Iran, Peace with Saudi Arabia, and Toppling Hamas: Danny Zaken, Israel Hayom, Jan. 22, 2025
As Netanyahu and Trump to Meet, Ron Dermer Has to Find ‘The Formula of the Century’: Shalom Yerushalmi, Times of Israel, Feb. 3, 2025
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Trump’s Art of the Middle East Deal: ‘Expand The Canvas’ – Analysis: Herb Keinon, Jerusalem Post, Feb. 3, 2025 — To get a glimpse of what to expect when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump on Tuesday in the Oval Office, it’s instructive to look back eight years at their first White House meeting.
Trump’s Israel Agenda: Critical Decisions Await: Ariel Kahana, Israel Hayom, Jan. 13, 2025 — As Donald Trump prepares to reclaim the White House in seven days, an extensive portfolio of international and domestic challenges awaits – with Israel’s security concerns commanding significant attention.
With Trump, There Is an Historic Opportunity in Gaza: Gilad Erdan, Israel Hayom, Feb. 3, 2025 — President Donald Trump has declared his intention to end the wars in the Middle East. However, in his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the two leaders will have to address the ticking time bomb that remains in Gaza under the rule of the Hamas.
Netanyahu Extends DC Trip Through Saturday, Will Meet with Congressional Leadership: JNS staff, JNS, Feb. 3, 2025 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who arrived in Washington on Sunday, plans to extend his visit stateside until Saturday night, his office said, reportedly citing “many requests by U.S. officials who want to meet him.”
JNS Senior Contributing Editor Caroline Glick Appointed as Adviser to Netanyahu: Etgar Lefkovits, JNS, Feb. 2, 2025 — Israeli-American columnist and JNS senior contributing editor Caroline B. Glick is returning to the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem to serve as International Affairs Adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.