President Donald Trump will welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House Tuesday for talks that could shape the next phase of the U.S.standoff with Iran.A political shadow is cast over the visit, however, amid renewed calls from the far-left to arrest the Israeli leader."Every meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump has carried drama and historic weight, but this one comes as the Middle East stands at a genuine crossroads," Shurat HaDin Law Center President Nitsana Darshan-Leitner told Fox News Digital of the upcoming sit-down."The decisions made by these two leaders in Washington will have far-reaching repercussions and will determine not only the next chapter in confronting Iran, but whether the region moves toward lasting stability or slips back into dangerous and chaotic escalation," added Darshan-Leitner.NETANYAHU TO VISIT TRUMP AT WHITE HOUSE, ATTEND 'DEAR FRIEND' LINDSEY GRAHAM'S MEMORIAL SERVICENetanyahu and Trump meet to speak about key issues at the White House including the War in Gaza and tariffs April 7th (Getty)Netanyahu is in Washington, D.C.
to attend the funeral service of Sen.Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., whom he has called a dear friend not just to Israel, but to himself.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also in D.C.for the funeral of the late senator and is using the opportunity to meet with Trump. The high-stakes talks between the world leaders come as Israel continues to press for a tougher Iran strategy, while Trump is weighing whether to resume major strikes against Iran."He's been a great wartime prime minister," Trump told reporters Wednesday, speaking of Netanyahu.
"We worked with each other very closely.And we went through a very big thing.
We did a big thing together."The Israeli leader’s visit has stirred controversy over Israel’s handling of Gaza as well as its approach to Iran.MAMDANI GOES BACK ON CAMPAIGN PROMISE, SAYS NYC CAN'T ARREST NETANYAHUU.S.President Donald Trump (L) ...