Netanyahu: Meeting with Trump was one of our best ever; White House: Productive, positive

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, for their first in-person talks since the Iran war began in February. Netanyahu described the meeting as "excellent" and "one of the best we've ever had," while the White House called it "productive and positive." The closed-door discussion, the eighth between the leaders since Trump's return to office, focused primarily on Iran, with Netanyahu stating, "It was a meeting with full cooperation, with mutual support, with understanding on the joint goal that Iran won't have nuclear weapons, and also other goals."

• Despite reports of strained ties and US frustration over the ongoing conflict, Israeli officials emphasized a shared understanding on the Iran threat.
• Key topics like the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, Gaza reconstruction, and West Bank violence were reportedly not discussed, contrary to some media speculation.
• The possibility of Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords was raised.
• Both leaders later attended the memorial service for Senator Lindsey Graham.