Netanyahu Appears Unlikely to Meet Trump During New York UN Visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears unlikely to meet US President Donald Trump during his visit to New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, according to an analysis published by The Times of Israel and cited by Anadolu.
The analysis, written by diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman, said Netanyahu’s office had attempted to arrange a meeting with Trump, but that the US president appeared unwilling to hold one.
Netanyahu is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly as Israel approaches its October 27 election. The analysis said his speech is expected to focus heavily on security issues and Israel’s military campaigns involving Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.
It said Netanyahu may highlight Israel’s military control over large parts of Gaza and its pledge to disarm Hamas, as well as the damage inflicted on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
On Iran, the analysis said Netanyahu could present the results of the conflict as a success while addressing concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programme and efforts to rebuild its capabilities.
The report also noted that Trump’s envoys recently held talks with Iranian officials, while Trump has discussed the possibility of reaching a deal with Tehran after the US midterm elections.
Netanyahu’s visit comes amid expectations of protests in New York over Israel’s actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly criticised Netanyahu and previously called for enforcement of the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant against him.
The ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in November 2024, alleging war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel has rejected the allegations and challenged the court’s jurisdiction.
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