Trump Prepares to Welcome First Foreign Leader: Who Will It Be and When

Trump is preparing to receive the first foreign leader: who will it be and when Anastasia Kolesnikova

On Tuesday, February 4, Trump's first meeting as president with a foreign head of state will take place in Washington. It will be Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

CNN recently wrote that Netanyahu may visit the United States next week to meet with the American president. However, it was noted then that the visit was at the planning stage, and the date had not been confirmed, 24 Channel reports with reference to US News.

Netanyahu to meet with Trump

During a press briefing on January 31, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt reported that the Israeli Prime Minister's visit had been agreed upon. It is scheduled for February 4.

I can confirm that Prime Minister Netanyahu will be here on Tuesday, February 4, for a visit and working meeting with the president, she said.

According to Leavitt, the politicians will discuss the truce between Israel and Hamas, as well as the return of Israeli hostages from captivity.

Recall that Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire agreement in mid-January. Three hostage exchanges have already taken place within the framework of the agreements.

By the way, Trump lifted Biden's ban on the supply of 900-kilogram bombs to Israel.