Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing for a critical meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, which marks their sixth encounter since Trump's return to the White House last year. A key focus of their discussion is expected to be Iran's ballistic missile program and the support it provides to armed groups in the region. Despite the U.S. interest in broadening the negotiation scope beyond Iran's nuclear program, Tehran has so far refused to expand these talks.

The timing of the meeting comes shortly after heated negotiations over Iran have taken place in Oman, leading Trump to indicate a desire for further negotiations. The discussions are likely to navigate complex tensions surrounding Iran's military capabilities and the regional implications of its policies. Meanwhile, Trump and Netanyahu must also manage pressures within the international community regarding Israel's actions in the occupied West Bank, particularly regarding land purchases by settlers directly from Palestinian landowners.

As the meeting approaches, it remains uncertain whether the contentious issue of Israeli policies in the West Bank will be addressed. Trump's previous contradictory statements on this topic add another layer of complexity to the discussions, potentially impacting U.S.-Israel relations and broader regional dynamics. The outcomes of this meeting could have significant implications for future negotiations with Iran and security cooperation in the Middle East.