Donald Trump

The legislation would have provided $64.4 billion through September 30 to cover immigration enforcement and other functions handled by DHS, including airport security and disaster response.

Meanwhile, Trump claimed he was the best friend Israel ever had, and stated that Herzog should be "ashamed" for not pardoning Netanyahu.

Delegations from at least 20 countries, including many heads of state, are expected to attend the meeting in Washington, DC.

In any event, two pretty stark most likely scenarios are coming into contrast: either there will be a two-stage war with Iran, or Tehran and Trump will strike a nuclear deal.

As Israel faces security challenges and ongoing tensions with Iran, the question remains: will diplomacy or military action define the future of the region?

He said that although he remains skeptical of any deal with Iran, Trump believes that the conditions for Tehran "may lead them to accept terms that would allow for a good deal."

When asked whether Israelis should feel reassured about interception capabilities, Steinitz reaffirmed that "Israel has the best air defense system in the world, and it is only improving."

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is not attending the meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels; instead, Colby, who holds the Pentagon's No. 3 post, is representing the US.

NATO said on Wednesday it had launched the mission to strengthen its presence in the Arctic, part of an effort to defuse severe tensions within the alliance.

“The Iranians now recognise that they need to reach a deal with the Americans, and the Americans understand that the Iranians have certain limits. It’s pointless to try to force them,” Fidan said.