Meeting between Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago estate

Former President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida on July 26. This marked the first meeting between the two leaders since Trump left the White House over three years ago.

The meeting was requested by Netanyahu and came after the prime minister’s address to Congress and meetings with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House. Harris, who is now the presumptive Democratic nominee, conveyed a strong message on civilian suffering and ending the war following her meeting with Netanyahu.

Netanyahu expressed hope that Harris’ comments would not hinder efforts to reach a ceasefire deal. Trump, on the other hand, criticized Harris for being “disrespectful to Israel” in her remarks to reporters after the meeting.

Harris’ office rejected suggestions from a senior Israeli official that her comments could complicate reaching a ceasefire deal. The vice president’s aide reiterated that both Biden and Harris delivered the same message to Netanyahu: it is time to get the ceasefire and hostage deal done.

Overall, the meeting between Trump and Netanyahu, along with the interactions with Harris and Biden, highlighted the ongoing efforts to address the conflict and work towards peace in the region.