Analysts say Netanyahu's US visit will be brief amid diplomatic isolation
Israeli military intelligence analysts say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trip to the UN in New York will include almost no meetings, with US President Donald Trump reportedly unwilling to meet him.
Israeli analysts say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to the United Nations in New York is expected to be brief, with few if any bilateral meetings scheduled, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
A former Israeli military intelligence officer cited in the report said the shortened visit reflects Netanyahu's growing isolation on the international stage, adding that US President Donald Trump is said to be unwilling to meet with him during the trip.
Diplomatic isolation
The assessment comes amid what analysts describe as increasingly strained relations between Israel and a number of its traditional partners, including within the Western world. UN General Assembly gatherings typically serve as an occasion for heads of government to conduct a series of bilateral meetings alongside their formal addresses, making a notably sparse schedule a signal that is closely watched by diplomatic observers.
The report did not provide additional detail on the specific reasons cited for the apparent reluctance to schedule a meeting between Netanyahu and Trump, nor did it confirm official comment from the US administration on the matter.
Israeli officials have not publicly responded to the analysts' characterization of the visit as reported by Anadolu Agency. The visit's full itinerary, including any other engagements planned, was not detailed in the report.
Sources
- With Netanyahu ostracized, his US visit will be very short, with Trump unwilling to meet him: Israeli analysts — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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