Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. The two leaders are expected to discuss a variety of issues, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the situation with Iran, and the recent tariffs imposed on countries worldwide.

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• Netanyahu’s visit comes amid escalating tensions in Gaza, where the first ceasefire phase has ended, and destruction continues.
• Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump is expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear program, with speculation about potential military action if no agreement is reached.
• The U.S. has sent additional missile defense systems to Israel, including a THAAD battery, amid heightened tensions.
• Netanyahu is attempting to negotiate better terms after the Trump administration imposed a 17% reciprocal tariff on Israel.
• Trump’s tariff policy, announced on April 2, includes a significant new tax on Israeli imports, which Netanyahu is working to exempt.
• Netanyahu’s visit to Washington is his second since Trump resumed office in January 2025.
• The U.S. remains Israel’s closest ally and largest trading partner, with both countries signing a free trade agreement 40 years ago.
• Netanyahu has recently returned from a trip to Hungary, where he met with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, despite facing an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
• The ICC issued the arrest warrant against Netanyahu last year in connection with alleged war crimes during the Gaza conflict.
• Netanyahu and Orbán both criticized the ICC, with Orbán announcing plans to withdraw Hungary from the organization.