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Netanyahu to Present Israel’s ‘Principles’ on Iran Talks in White House Meeting
Jerusalem, 10 February, 2026 (TPS-IL) -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed Israel on Tuesday for a brief visit to Washington, where he is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump amid growing concern in Jerusalem over the direction of U.S. nuclear negotiations with Iran.
Speaking to reporters before boarding his aircraft, Netanyahu said the talks with Trump would focus first and foremost on Tehran. “I will present to the president our approach around our principles on the negotiations,” he said, adding that these principles are “important not only for Israel, but for every country in the world that wants peace and security.”
The meeting was originally planned for later this month but was moved up at Netanyahu’s request, a change widely interpreted as reflecting Israeli unease about the early stages of the U.S.-Iran dialogue. Israeli media reported that Netanyahu sought to personally brief Trump on Israel’s latest intelligence regarding Iran, particularly concerns about renewed activity in its ballistic missile program.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu believes any agreement with Iran must address more than its nuclear capabilities and should also include limits on missile development and an end to Tehran’s support for regional proxy groups.
Netanyahu said the two leaders would also discuss Gaza. The Gaza ceasefire, brokered by the United States in October, is now in its second phase, which calls for the Strip’s demilitarization, including the disarmament of Hamas, alongside a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces. Israel has warned it may resume military operations if Hamas refuses to disarm.
Senior Hamas figures have publicly rejected those demands. On Sunday, Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal reiterated that the group would not surrender its weapons or accept foreign control over Gaza.
The White House meeting, which is expected to be closed to the media, is currently the only engagement scheduled during Netanyahu’s visit. He is due to return to Israel on Thursday.
