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Jewish News 24 · Jul 21, 2026

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Senior Israeli diplomatic officials revealed Monday evening that an intense struggle is underway behind the scenes over the possibility of a formal meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump. According to a report by Ynet, aides to Vice President J.D. Vance are actively attempting to prevent the planned meeting from taking place. According to Israeli officials cited by journalist Itamar Eichner, there is concern in Washington that Netanyahu would use the meeting to personally pressure Trump into adopting a much tougher policy toward Iran.

Senior Israeli diplomatic officials revealed Monday evening that an intense struggle is underway behind the scenes over the possibility of a formal meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump. According to a report by Ynet, aides to Vice President J.D. Vance are actively attempting to prevent the planned meeting from taking place. According to Israeli officials cited by journalist Itamar Eichner, there is concern in Washington that Netanyahu would use the meeting to personally pressure Trump into adopting a much tougher policy toward Iran.

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