Netanyahu Meets Trump Amid Tensions and Protests During U.S. Visit****Florida, USA** –

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former United States President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida for talks, as Trump downplayed any suggestion of tensions between the two leaders. This meeting took place on Friday, just a day after Netanyahu held discussions with Democratic President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who is expected to be a key figure in the upcoming presidential election.

Netanyahu's weeklong visit to the U.S. has been marked by widespread protests, boycotts from U.S. lawmakers, and warnings from rights groups regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. The visit culminated in this high-profile meeting with Trump, the Republican candidate in November's presidential election.

During their meeting, Trump, who warmly welcomed Netanyahu and his wife Sara, criticized Harris for her public comments expressing concern about the impact of Israel's military actions on Palestinian civilians in Gaza. "I think her remarks were disrespectful," Trump stated.

In the talks, Netanyahu revealed that Israel would be sending a negotiating team to Rome to discuss a proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, likely at the beginning of the week. He mentioned that there had been progress in ceasefire efforts due to Israeli military pressure.

Trump, aiming to quash any rumors of discord, asserted that he and Netanyahu have "always had a very good relationship." This meeting followed Netanyahu's address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, as well as his meetings with Biden and Harris at the White House.

Netanyahu's visit, particularly his final stop to meet Trump, is seen as an attempt to mend and strengthen ties with the former U.S. president ahead of the crucial November 5 election. The Israeli leader's adeptness at navigating U.S. political dynamics is once again on display, as he seeks to balance relationships with key figures across the American political spectrum.