Trump says Israel 'would not survive without US' - hours before crunch Netanyahu talks

Donald Trump's comments came on the eve of a crucial meeting in Washington with Israel's PM. 21:01, Mon, Jul 27, 2026 Updated: 22:11, Mon, Jul 27, 2026 Donald Trump will meet Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday (Image: Getty)Donald Trump has claimed that Israel "wouldn’t survive" without the US - hours before a crunch meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. The US President, who will meet with the Israeli Prime Minister on Tuesday, acknowledged "a little difference" in the pair's military objectives in Iran and hinted at ongoing tensions.He told reporters on Air Force One: "Frankly we’re being very nice to a lot of countries that would not survive without us. And you know who wouldn’t survive without us? Israel. Bibi’s coming, he’ll tell you." This comes ahead of the leaders' eighth meeting since Mr Trump took office last year. Mr Netanyahu said ahead of the talks that it would "first and foremost" be about Iran, but "all issues" will be discussed. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd...