Netanyahu's first meeting with Trump since the Iran war began is a chance to smooth over strains
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with President Trump on Tuesday, their first meeting since the two launched a joint war against Iran in February.
- The meeting aims to address strains in the relationship, as Netanyahu has been sidelined while Trump sought a deal with Tehran.
- Both leaders face domestic pressures: Netanyahu faces reelection challenges, while Trump contends with an unpopular war ahead of November midterm elections.
- The two also plan to discuss the U.S.-Israel framework agreement with Lebanon and expansion of the Abraham Accords.
- Netanyahu plans to share Israeli intelligence on Iran's nuclear program with Trump.
- Iran has fought back by sending drones and missiles at U.S. bases and Gulf cities and choking off the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, marking their first face-to-face meeting since the two countries launched a joint military campaign against Iran in February. The meeting was seen as an opportunity for Netanyahu to repair a relationship that has grown strained as the war progressed.
The strains emerged as Iran retaliated against the military campaign by targeting U.S. bases and cities in the Gulf region with drones and missiles and blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Under pressure from domestic critics and regional allies, Trump shifted toward seeking a diplomatic deal with Tehran, effectively sidelining Netanyahu, who had wanted to continue fighting in Iran and against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Both leaders face significant domestic political challenges. Netanyahu is seeking reelection amid criticism partly tied to his deteriorating relationship with Trump. Trump faces an unpopular war that has driven up prices ahead of November midterm elections.
The agenda also includes discussion of a U.S.-Israel framework agreement signed with Lebanon regarding the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and efforts to expand the Abraham Accords. Netanyahu said he plans to present Trump with Israeli intelligence on Iran's nuclear program, emphasizing that Tehran must end its nuclear activities one way or another.
伊朗战争开始以来内塔尼亚胡首次会见特朗普，双方试图缓和关系紧张
以色列总理内塔尼亚胡周二在白宫与美国总统特朗普会面，这是两国今年2月联合对伊朗发动军事行动以来两位领导人的首次面对面会晤。此次会面被视为内塔尼亚胡修复双方日益紧张关系的机会。
紧张关系源于伊朗的反击——伊朗向美军基地和海湾地区城市发射无人机和导弹，并封锁霍尔木兹海峡。在国内批评和地区盟友的压力下，特朗普转向寻求与德黑兰达成外交协议，实际上将内塔尼亚胡边缘化。内塔尼亚胡此前主张继续在伊朗及针对黎巴嫩真主党的军事行动。
两位领导人都面临重大国内政治挑战。内塔尼亚胡正寻求连任，部分原因是与特朗普关系恶化而受到批评。特朗普则面对一场推高物价的不受欢迎的战争，而11月中期选举日益临近。
会议议程还包括讨论美以与黎巴嫩就以色列-真主党冲突签署的框架协议，以及扩展《亚伯拉罕协议》的努力。内塔尼亚胡表示计划向特朗普提供有关伊朗核计划的以色列情报，强调德黑兰必须以某种方式终结其核活动。