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Netanyahu seeks to schedule meeting with Donald Trump during US visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested an in-person meeting with former President Donald Trump during his visit to the US this week, according to a report from Politico on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The report added that Netanyahu's and Trump's teams have discussed the possibility of a meeting recently, but Trump has not yet agreed. 

Trump's relationship with Netanyahu has become increasingly fraught after the Israeli premier congratulated Biden on winning the 2020 election.

Trump, who claimed that Biden was the illegitimate victor, was reportedly frustrated that Netanyahu didn’t show him more loyalty.