Political sources in Jerusalem said that during the conversation, Netanyahu's pardon request to President Yitzhak Herzog was raised, as well as a series of regional and security issues related to Trump's peace plan - issues that require close coordination between the leaders in a face-to-face meeting.

According to them, relations between Netanyahu and Trump are excellent, despite differences of approach on certain issues. The visit is expected to take place this month, but a final date has not yet been set. This will be Netanyahu's fifth visit to the White House since Trump took office.

The same sources note that a series of issues are on the agenda, some of which are divisive between Israel and the US: