President Barack Obama will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington on November 9, the White House confirmed today. They are scheduled to discuss the Iran nuclear deal, strategies to counter ISIS, and other regional issues.
Obama had mentioned that plans for the meeting were already underway in a conference call with American rabbis last week. “Our consultations have already begun with Israeli military and intelligence officials,” Obama said in the call. “My hope is to have a long discussion with Mr. Netanyahu about these issues when he comes to the United Nations during the General Assembly of the United Nations, or immediately after that.”
A White House press release said that Netanyahu’s visit “is a demonstration of the deep and enduring bonds between the United States and Israel as well as the unprecedented security cooperation, including our close consultations to further enhance Israel’s security.”