Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as "one of the best meetings ever." The two leaders reaffirmed their shared goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
In a video released after their meeting at the White House on July 28, Netanyahu stated, "We had a great meeting with President Trump," adding that they exchanged views on various issues in a spirit of full cooperation and mutual support.
He continued, "We coordinated on matters crucial to Israel's security and future," and emphasized their agreement to work together to stop Iran's nuclear armament.
This meeting marked the first face-to-face encounter between the two leaders since the onset of the war in Iran. The discussions were not open to the press.
Israeli officials later clarified that the issue of the so-called 'Mount of Pickaxes' near Iran's Natanz nuclear facility was not discussed during the meeting.
Chipi Hotovely, head of Israel's National Public Diplomacy Directorate, denied reports that Netanyahu visited the U.S. to convey information regarding the Mount of Pickaxes. Hotovely stated, "We are cooperating with U.S. intelligence agencies through existing channels, and a summit was not necessary to convey information."
Before the meeting, President Trump expressed his awareness of the situation at the Mount of Pickaxes during an interview with Fox News, showing displeasure with related reports. He also warned that if an agreement with Iran is not reached, military action against the facility could be considered.
White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt described the meeting as "positive and productive," but did not disclose specific details of the discussions.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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