Some Thoughts about the Long-Awaited Trump-Netanyahu Meeting

Good morning friends!  There is a bit of excitement in the air as I contemplate what we know so far from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's White House visit with President Trump.  To my knowledge, no news outlets or any other public sources have released details beyond the opening press conference held yesterday.  If you have …

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Opening Remarks of the Trump-Netanyahu Meeting

As expected President Trump and PM Netanyahu traded friendly words of encouragement and commitment to one another in opening remarks at the White House.  Israel and the US will move in a common direction, according to remarks made by both world leaders. You will find a brief (2-minute) video of opening remarks here, or watch the …

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Happenings in the Middle East, as Trump and Netanyahu Plan to Meet

Today is the day Israelis and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been awaiting.  Netanyahu is in Washington DC to meet in person with President Trump.  After enduring 8 long years of anti-Israel policy from the former administration, Israelis see this as a chance to re-engage diplomatically with hopes of a better outcome. However, though Trump …

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PM Netanyahu to Meet with President Trump Tomorrow…What Can We Expect?

For the first time since Donald Trump became President, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel will sit face-to-face with Trump to discuss Middle East issues.  The two will meet at the White House tomorrow. While Netanyahu proclaims that he and Trump see "eye to eye," it is highly unlikely that Trump will give Israel everything …

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