Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for the U.S. on Sunday to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, looking to strengthen ties with Washington.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to leave Israel on Sunday for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, looking to strengthen ties with Washington after tensions with the previous White House administration over the war in Gaza.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting the US to meet President Trump, discussing Hamas, hostages, and the Iranian threat. The meeting is crucial as negotiations for a ceasefire continue amid rising pressure on Netanyahu to resume military operations.