Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to fly to Washington on Saturday night to attend and to meet with US President Donald Trump, Israeli sources have told The Jerusalem Post.
Netanyahu is expected to remain in Washington through Tuesday, but his itinerary has yet to be officially scheduled, the sources said. The prime minister’s visit would mark the first official trip to Washington since the war with Iran. His last visit was in February.
During a recent phone call made by Netanyahu to congratulate Trump on the 250th anniversary of US independence, the two leaders agreed to “meet soon.”
Netanyahu's trip centered on Graham's funeral
Netanyahu’s main commitment during this upcoming trip will be attending the funeral of Graham, who passed away on Sunday after “a brief and sudden illness.”
Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, mourned Graham in a statement on Sunday.
“Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable. He devoted his life to defending America, strengthening our alliance and standing up for the free world,” Netanyahu said in his statement.
“Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a beloved friend.
“Our hearts are with Lindsey’s family and with the American people at this difficult time. May his values and initiatives continue to guide us toward victory and peace, and may his memory forever be a blessing.”
Miriam Sela-Eitam contributed to this article.