Trump and Netanyahu’s Testy Reunion: Mending Alliances Amid a Complex Backdrop

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet for the first time in nearly four years. This meeting aims to mend broken relations caused by Netanyahu congratulating Joe Biden on his 2020 victory. Both leaders see it as crucial for their political futures.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet face-to-face after nearly four years, testing whether they can mend their fractured relationship after Netanyahu abruptly congratulated Joe Biden on his 2020 presidential victory.

The meeting holds significant political stakes for both men. For Trump, it positions him as a committed ally to Israel and strengthens his image as a statesman. For Netanyahu, re-establishing strong ties with a potential future U.S. president is critical, especially as tensions rise over U.S. support for Israel's conflict in Gaza.

Friday's encounter at Mar-a-Lago aims to showcase their leadership prowess on the global stage. Netanyahu faces the gamble of whether waiting out the Biden administration could yield more favorable terms in potential Gaza cease-fire negotiations and in pursuing a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.

(With inputs from agencies.)