Trump: Netanyahu may visit U.S. next week

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may visit the United States next week, in a surprise announcement made during remarks aboard Air Force One.

The statement followed a report that during a meeting in Budapest, Netanyahu and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called Trump to inform him of Hungary’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Trump confirmed the phone call with Netanyahu.

In parallel, reports from Sky News Arabia cited Iranian officials saying that indirect talks between Washington and Tehran are expected to begin within three weeks in Oman. The Gulf country has previously served as a mediator between the two sides.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar commented that while Israel does not rule out diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, it remains skeptical.

Hungary to Exit ICC Following Netanyahu Visit

Orbán's government officially announced that Hungary will begin the process of withdrawing from the ICC, citing its politicization and recent decisions against Israel. The move coincided with Netanyahu’s arrival in Hungary for a multi-day visit that drew criticism due to its timing—amid ongoing hostilities in Gaza and while dozens of Israeli hostages remain in captivity.

Officials close to the Prime Minister emphasized the strategic nature of the visit, highlighting Hungary’s withdrawal from the ICC as a significant diplomatic outcome.

They added that Netanyahu had personally worked to persuade Orbán, leveraging their strong relationship to achieve the decision. Israel hopes this will be the first in a series of withdrawals by other countries. Sources also said Hungary has agreed in principle to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem, pending timing considerations.

Orbán’s chief of staff, Gergely Gulyás, told Hungary’s state news agency that the government would begin the legal process for withdrawal from the ICC, describing the court as politically biased. Orbán himself later stated that Hungary was leaving the court due to its conduct, particularly its rulings on Israel.