The personal relationship between the American President Donald Trump and the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is no longer a secret to anyone. Netanyahu has always relied on this relationship, counting on its strength to support him in case of wavering determination during the long-term war in Gaza.
Differences and perhaps disagreements in visions and goals may have been preferred to remain in the shadows by both the Knesset and the White House. However, Trump's famous and first visit to the Middle East during his new term, excluding Tel Aviv for reasons that could indicate a certain strain in the relationship, was noteworthy.
Trump was invited to visit Israel exclusively, with no other destinations included. Netanyahu did not specify a date, but expressed his displeasure with Netanyahu's policies until the visit became conditional. The Israeli newspaper "Maariv" revealed a condition for President Donald Trump to visit Israel in July next month.
Maariv reported that the anticipated visit is contingent on reaching an agreement to release hostages and cease fire between Israel and Hamas by that date.
The visit coincides with the start of the 22nd Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem, the largest sports event for the Jewish people and the second-largest sports event globally after the Olympics.
This famous sports event is usually utilized by Israeli politicians. In the previous edition, former US President Joe Biden attended.
Today, whether Trump will attend or not is one of the central issues that has not yet been decided in Tel Aviv and Washington.