President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Friday, agreeing to a future meeting in the United States, according to a statement from Netanyahu's office.
During the call, Netanyahu congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of American Independence, calling the U.S. a guarantor of global freedom and expressing Israel's appreciation for the close relationship between the two countries. The White House did not immediately issue a statement regarding the call or confirm the meeting plans.
The conversation occurred amid recent diplomatic tensions. Trump had been urging for diplomacy with Iran and had requested that Israel exercise restraint in its actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon.