Netanyahu Heads to Washington After Second Iran War, Alliance Fractured on Ceasefire

Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit the White House as soon as mid-July 2026, his first trip since the US-Israel war against Iran began in February. The visit comes after Washington and Tehran signed a ceasefire on June 17, which Netanyahu had reportedly opposed in February talks. Trump announced the plan via Axios on July 4, positioning it after the NATO summit in Ankara, signaling Washington sets the diplomatic pace.