Israeli Reports: Bennett to Visit Washington Next Month

Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. (AFP)
Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. (AFP)
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Israeli Reports: Bennett to Visit Washington Next Month

Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. (AFP)
Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. (AFP)

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is set to visit Washington next month, according to several Israeli news reports.

The PM will travel to the United States in mid-August for a meeting with US President Joe Biden, The Jerusalem Post said quoting Channel 12 news.

“Bennett will speak to US President Joe Biden on issues pertaining to Iran, more specifically on Ebrahim Raisi,” who will take office in early August, it said.

A diplomatic source with knowledge of the matter told The Times of Israel that Bennett is considering holding the trip on a weekend to avoid missing crucial parliamentary votes back at home while he’s unable to attend.

The trip would be the first meeting between Bennett and Biden and the premier’s first public international trip since taking office last month, it added.



Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Invited to Trump's Inauguration

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro talks with media upon his arrival at Brasilia International Airport, in Brasilia, Brazil November 25, 2024. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro talks with media upon his arrival at Brasilia International Airport, in Brasilia, Brazil November 25, 2024. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo
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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Invited to Trump's Inauguration

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro talks with media upon his arrival at Brasilia International Airport, in Brasilia, Brazil November 25, 2024. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro talks with media upon his arrival at Brasilia International Airport, in Brasilia, Brazil November 25, 2024. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been invited to the inauguration of US President Donald Trump on Jan. 20 and is seeking to obtain the return of his passport, confiscated last year amid a probe into an attempted coup in 2023.

Bolsonaro has been barred from running for political office in Brazil until 2030 and faces criminal charges for allegedly plotting a coup. He denies any wrongdoing.

His passport was retained in February 2024 on the order of a Brazilian Supreme Court judge.

The invitation was confirmed by Bolsonaro on his X account and by his advisor, Fabio Wajngarten, who told Reuters that the former president is willing to go.

On his X account, Bolsonaro expressed his "honor at receiving the invitation". He also said that his lawyer, Paulo Bueno, has already requested Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes release his passport for the trip.

Trump's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.