Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes

Sincity Press Staff 2 hours ago 1 min read 3
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The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington, D.C., for talks with President Donald Trump regarding the future of the conflict with Iran. The meeting occurs amid signs of growing friction between the two leaders; Trump has publicly criticized Israel for continuing strikes in Lebanon and for ignoring a ceasefire. Recent polling also shows that American public support for Israel—and for Netanyahu personally—is declining, a development that could affect voters in the upcoming midterm primaries. BBC correspondent Gary O'Donoghue offers further explanation.