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Netanyahu to extend Washington visit, to return to Israel Saturday

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will extend his visit to Washington D.C. and will return to Israel on Saturday, an Axios reporter said on X on Monday.

During his trip, Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday © Mena Today 

During his trip, Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday © Mena Today 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will extend his visit to Washington D.C. and will return to Israel on Saturday, an Axios reporter said on X on Monday.

During his trip, Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Gaza, hostages held by Hamas, and the confrontation with Iran and its regional allies, according to his office.

Reporting by Brendan O'Brien in Chicago

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