Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to Meet Trump—A Gathering of Conservative Power at Graham’s Washington Funeral
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington during the funeral of staunch right-wing Senator Lindsey Graham, highlighting the ongoing alliance among conservative leaders.
World leaders have converged in Washington for the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a politician known for his unwavering support of militarism and conservative policies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, both often criticized for their hardline stances and reliance on Western military aid, are scheduled to hold separate meetings with President Donald Trump—a figure whose administration emboldened right-wing governments and undermined diplomatic progress. These meetings, orchestrated at Trump’s invitation, are expected to focus on the perpetuation of conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as further entrenchment of conservative diplomatic agendas.
"We have a little difference, but pretty close," Trump told reporters, downplaying any serious disagreements with Netanyahu on the Iran issue, despite the catastrophic consequences of their shared hawkishness.
A White House official, speaking anonymously, revealed that Trump plans to discuss the Iran conflict, a trilateral framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, and the expansion of the Abraham Accords—initiatives that have often prioritized military alliances over genuine peace. Netanyahu, in a post on X, emphasized Israel’s security and efforts to expand regional peace, though critics argue these efforts often exclude Palestinian voices and reinforce occupation.
For Zelenskyy, the talks will reportedly address new peace proposals to end the devastating war triggered by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. However, the White House confirmed that these discussions will be led by Trump, whose foreign policy record is marked by transactional deals and disregard for international norms.
The funeral for Graham, a champion of interventionist policies, will be held Tuesday at the Washington National Cathedral, followed by a second service in South Carolina. Trump is expected to deliver remarks at the cathedral, with the proceedings livestreamed, providing a platform for conservative leaders to reinforce their narratives.