Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his lovely wife Sarah are in the states. Bibi had a meeting with President Trump at the White House Monday. It sounds like the conversation centered around Iran.
The prime minister steered the conversation to his meeting with Trump, which lasted 2.5 hours, according to his office. The central issue Netanyahu raised, he said, was: “Iran, Iran and Iran.”
“The president is very knowledgeable about Iran,” Netanyahu said. “He has impressive knowledge of the details.”
Trump faces a May deadline to decide whether to impose nuclear sanctions on Iran again, which would effectively render the U.S. as pulling out of the Iranian nuclear agreement.
“The president will decide whether to renew the agreement,” Netanyahu said. “He was very interested in my estimations and my recommendations.” His advice: “Fully fix, or get rid of it, fully nix. This is what I told him.”
He said the two leaders discussed the Palestinians. As for Trump’s long-anticipated peace proposal, Netanyahu said he “did not see a draft” during Monday’s meeting. But he would not say whether he has seen a draft before.
Bibi also delivered the keynote address at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Tuesday.
“It is always great to be here, but as I told President Trump yesterday, it’s especially great to be in America’s capital now that he has recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital,” Netanyahu told AIPAC. “Thank you, President Trump, for that historic decision.”
“Thank you, America. Thank you, success of American presidents,” he continued. “Thank you, Congress, Republicans and Democrats alike.”
Thank you, @AIPAC! pic.twitter.com/BAPaUGtsPB
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) March 6, 2018
Look at him work the thumbs!
I just love the relationship we have with Israel. That’s why Melania Trump’s tweet gave me so many glees. Look at these two incredibly classy ladies!
Great visit with Prime Minister Benjamin & Mrs. Netanyahu! Enjoyed hosting Sarah Netanyahu for lunch to discuss how we can make a better and safer world for children. pic.twitter.com/gn1MwfdAHT
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) March 5, 2018
She is such a LOVELY host. I mean, LOOK AT THIS!
When my wife and I arrived to the Blair House – the President's Guest House – we received a bouquet of flowers and a letter from @FLOTUS @MELANIATRUMP:
"We hope you enjoy your stay at the Blair House. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Warmest regards,
Melania Trump" pic.twitter.com/l46JFhFXon
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) March 4, 2018
MY HEART. Melania is the #Queen of hosting.
I just love our relationship with Israel SO MUCH. I’m so glad Trump restored it.
בהיערכות לקראת פגישתי החשובה היום עם נשיא ארה״ב דונלד טראמפ pic.twitter.com/snI6YpOt3t
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) March 5, 2018
President Trump, the US-Israel alliance has never been stronger than it is now under your leadership. Thank you for your tremendous friendship, @realDonaldTrump. 🇮🇱🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/07TK3kQayC
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) March 5, 2018
“President Trump, the US-Israel alliance has never been stronger than it is now under your leadership.”
So, so powerful. It pleases me so much to know that. After all, that’s one of the main reasons I voted for Trump.