Netanyahu Seeks Victory Meeting With Trump at White House/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked to meet President Trump at the White House in July to commemorate their joint success in striking Iran’s nuclear facilities. The request follows a stunning 12-day military operation supported by U.S. airstrikes, prompting calls to bolster their shared strategic narrative. The timing coincides with Netanyahu’s request to postpone his corruption trial, which has drawn Trump’s public support.
Netanyahu‑Trump Victory Summit + Quick Looks
- Proposed visit in July: Advisors from both sides reportedly in talks for a symbolic “victory party.”
- 12‑day Iran campaign: Israel, backed by U.S. bombing, struck Iran’s deep nuclear sites.
- Political timing matters: Netanyahu is delaying corruption trial hearings, citing war duties.
- Trump weighs in heavily: He labeled Netanyahu’s trial a “WITCH HUNT” and urged pardon.
- Next steps planned: Conversation may cover Gaza ceasefire, hostages, and expanding Arab-Israel peace accords.
Netanyahu Seeks Victory Meeting With Trump at White House
Deep Look
NETANYAHU EYES WHITE HOUSE VICTORY VISIT
Israeli officials say Prime Minister Netanyahu has approached President Trump about a White House gathering in early to mid-July to celebrate their successful campaign against Iran’s nuclear facilities.
“There is a mutual interest from both sides of doing a victory party after the war with Iran,” one senior Israeli official revealed.
Another official suggested the timing could coincide with the second week of July, though Netanyahu’s team has not confirmed any scheduled dates, and the White House remains silent.
COORDINATED MILITARY STRIKES AND POLITICAL CAPITAL
The 12-day military operation against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure drew direct U.S. involvement, employing B‑2 bombers under Trump’s approval. Trump reportedly spoke with Netanyahu both before and after the strikes in “an exceptionally firm and direct way” about scaling the offensive to a limited radar strike near Tehran—evidencing close strategic coordination between the two leaders.
Netanyahu’s move to organize a celebration in Washington clearly aims at framing the operation as a joint triumph, bolstering both countries’ narratives around the elimination of an Iranian nuclear threat, even while intelligence assessments question the strike’s long-term impact .
LEGAL STRUGGLE: TRIAL DELAY REQUESTED
Simultaneously, Netanyahu’s lawyers petitioned to delay his ongoing corruption trial, active since 2020, claiming that current international emergencies—namely Iran and Gaza—require his undivided attention. They argue: “the prime minister needs to devote most of his time to foreign policy and national security issues”—implicitly referencing his anticipated June and July visit to Washington.
Just hours earlier, Trump publicly labeled the trial a “WITCH HUNT” and advocated for Netanyahu’s trial to be canceled or him to be pardoned. Trump praised Netanyahu as “one of the great warriors in Israel’s history,” calling the charges “unthinkable”.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
At the White House meeting, the pair are expected not only to commemorate the Iran mission, but set the stage for additional regional initiatives. Sources say Trump aims to push for a ceasefire and hostage negotiation in Gaza, and to further expand his Abraham Accords with more Arab states normalizing relations with Israel .
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