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Former President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are set to meet at Mar-a-Lago on Friday. This meeting, part of Netanyahu's Washington visit, comes amid strained relations since the 2020 election. Trump has criticized Netanyahu's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and hostage situation. Netanyahu likely aims to secure continued U.S. support for Israel's military operations. The meeting highlights the complex dynamics of U.S.-Israel relations and the importance of personal diplomacy.

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00:00Former President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set
00:26to meet this Friday at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.
00:32This meeting comes as part of Netanyahu's diplomatic tour in Washington, which includes
00:37meeting with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and members of Congress.
00:43The meeting, initially announced for Thursday but later corrected to Friday, was requested
00:47by Netanyahu.
00:49Trump also confirmed the plans on his social media platform through social expressing anticipation
00:54for the meeting and highlighting the achievements of his first term, particularly the Abraham
00:59Accords.
01:01This encounter marks a significant moment in the relationship between Trump and Netanyahu,
01:06which has been strained in recent years.
01:10The tension began after the 2020 U.S. election, when Trump expressed displeasure after Netanyahu
01:15congratulated Biden on victory.
01:18Trump's criticism extended to Netanyahu's handling of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict,
01:23the former president urging a swifter resolution and the return of hostages from Gaza.
01:30During his speech at the Republican National Convention, Trump issued a stark warning to
01:34the hostage situation, suggesting that there will be consequences if the hostages are not
01:40returned before potentially assuming the office again.
01:44He has also been critical of Netanyahu's leadership during the war, stating that Israel is losing
01:49the PR war and has called for a quick end to the conflict to restore peace and normalcy.
01:55However, hours ago, Netanyahu attempted to mend ties again by praising Trump for respecting
02:00Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
02:04Netanyahu addressed Congress on Wednesday and likely sees this meeting as an opportunity
02:09to mend fences with Trump and secure continuous support for Israel's military operations both
02:14in Gaza and against Hezbollah on the northern border.
02:18While Trump is not expected to significantly alter the trajectory of US policy towards
02:23Israel if re-elected, including the annual $3 billion military aid, the leader's personal
02:29relationship still remains crucial.
02:32Netanyahu may use this opportunity to convince Trump on the ongoing need for America's backing
02:38in Israel's defense operations.
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