Trump and Netanyahu's Masada Meeting: Critical Phase in U.S.-Israel Relations

U.S. President Trump held a closed-door meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, attending Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the meeting was productive and positive. Netanyahu had previously opposed F-35 sales to Turkey, which Trump defended by saying 'No one tells me what to sell'. Trump also criticized Netanyahu for publicly announcing strikes on Kaz Dağı. Protesters gathered outside the White House, criticizing Netanyahu. The meeting included U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

The U.S.-Israel relationship is experiencing a resurgence under Trump, but tensions with Turkey remain unresolved. This meeting could reshape the regional power dynamics.