Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Expected to Travel to US on Saturday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to depart for the United States on Saturday, according to a senior Israeli official, amid ongoing regional tensions and efforts to coordinate with the Trump administration.

The trip comes as Netanyahu seeks a meeting with US President Donald Trump, though a US official indicated no such meeting has been formally scheduled yet. The prime minister is also expected to attend memorial events for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime staunch supporter of Israel in Congress.

Details of the visit, including the full itinerary and any high-level discussions on issues such as Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and broader US-Israel security cooperation, are expected to be released in the coming days.

This would mark another visit by Netanyahu to Washington during Trump’s second term, following several previous trips focused on the aftermath of joint US-Israeli actions against Iran and efforts to advance regional stability.

The development reflects the enduring strategic alliance between the two nations, even as diplomatic calendars and scheduling around events like the recent NATO summit influence timing. Further updates are anticipated as the departure approaches.