Netanyahu to Discuss Tariffs with Trump at White House

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit the White House to discuss new U.S. tariffs with President Donald Trump, marking him as the first foreign leader to negotiate face-to-face on this issue. The tariffs, set at 17%, target unspecified Israeli exports, potentially affecting machinery and medical equipment, despite Israel's existing free trade agreement with the U.S. Discussions are also anticipated to cover Iran and the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza, where Israeli Defense Forces have intensified ground operations. Simultaneously, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has communicated U.S. support for Israel and discussed the tariff situation and Gaza hostilities with Netanyahu. Meanwhile, President Trump has posted a video on social media depicting a strike on Houthi forces in Yemen, underscoring recent American military actions in the region.