As concerns grow over negotiations between the United States and Iran, Israeli officials are set to visit the U.S. in the coming days or weeks.
On July 6, Israeli media outlet i24 News reported that high-ranking officials from Israel plan to meet with U.S. authorities in Washington, D.C.
The visit comes amid reports of difficulties in U.S.-Iran negotiations and follows a recent agreement with Lebanon.
A source familiar with the matter told i24 News, "Military options are still on the table." The outlet noted that this statement indicates Israel is considering military action against Iran should diplomatic efforts fail.
The discussions are expected to involve senior figures from the diplomatic and security sectors. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar is reportedly coordinating a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington in about a week and a half. Sa'ar's office confirmed that they received an official invitation from the U.S., but the final decision on the visit has not yet been made.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's visit to the U.S. is also under discussion, and senior defense officials from Israel are expected to travel to Washington for diplomatic and security consultations, according to i24 News. Sources described these movements as a form of 'air bridge' for focused discussions between the two countries.
However, sources indicated that if a meeting is scheduled soon between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump, the ministerial visits may be canceled.
i24 News assessed that these consultations reflect close coordination between Israel and the U.S. amid rising tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty regarding diplomatic solutions with Iran.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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