Trump to meet Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday amid Iran escalation

According to Axios, President Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday. This marks Netanyahu's seventh meeting with Trump in the Oval Office since Trump's return to office—more frequent than any other world leader. But Netanyahu is deeply unpopular in Washington currently, facing opposition from Democrats, Trump's inner circle, and the MAGA base. The timing is significant because Trump is considering resuming major combat operations against Iran, potentially coordinating with Israel in a joint military campaign. The scheduled visit could signal that no significant escalation is planned immediately. However, both countries have historically used high-level diplomatic announcements as cover for military strikes, so the meeting announcement alone doesn't guarantee restraint.

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