Netanyahu, Trump Meet as Washington Prepares for Graham Funeral; Trump Cites ‘Deep Talks’ with Iran

ERUSALEM, Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in the U.S. for talks today with President Trump and will later attend the funeral of his friend and Israel supporter Senator Lindsey Graham. The president, meanwhile, announced that Washington is in “deep talks” with Iran. Before leaving for America, Netanyahu noted that this will be the eighth meeting with President Trump, more than any other international leader. He said he must act with “great determination and great wisdom.” “We will discuss all the issues on the agenda, first and foremost, Iran,” Netanyahu said. “Naturally, our goal is to safeguard our security and also to expand the circle of peace around us. I am embarking on this mission with one clear goal: to ensure the security, strength, and future of our dear State of Israel.” Netanyahu pushed his security cabinet to approve the deployment of the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, even though Hamas has not disarmed, according to a report on Israel’s Channel 12 and published in The Times of Israel.