Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived at Mar-a-Lago in Florida for a meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting comes amid a backdrop of significant anti-war demonstrations.
Videos circulating on social media capture the moment Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife Sara, is warmly greeted by Trump, who, with outstretched arms, can be heard saying, “Now I’m honored. Come on in.” The trio then posed for photographs, with a beaming Trump giving a thumbs up.
While the leaders met, anti-war protesters gathered in Palm Beach to voice their opposition to Netanyahu’s visit. The protests are a reaction to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has resulted in the deaths of nearly 40,000 Palestinians by Israeli forces.
Netanyahu’s visit to Florida comes on the heels of his address to Congress earlier this week. His speech faced opposition from numerous Democratic members of Congress and was met with large anti-war demonstrations in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.
The protests highlight the growing international concern and opposition to the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the need for diplomatic efforts and peaceful resolutions.