Netanyahu heads to US to discuss ‘victory over Hamas’ with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington to meet US President Donald Trump. Picture: Maya Alleruzzo/AP

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will discuss “victory over Hamas”, countering Iran and expanding diplomatic relations with Arab countries in his meeting with US President Donald Trump.

The meeting at the White House on Tuesday will be Mr Trump’s first with a foreign leader since returning to office.