Why did Netanyahu visit Trump for a second time this year?
US President Donald Trump has hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the second time since returning to office in January.
Iran and Gaza were the main topics discussed. Why did the meeting take place, and what does it signal?
Presenter: Dareen Abughaida
Guests:
H A Hellyer – senior associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute
Trita Parsi – executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Daniel Levy – president of the US/Middle East Project (USMEP)
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