Trump Welcomes Netanyahu and Zelenskyy for White House Talks
WHO:
CBS News - President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
NBC News - President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, late Sen. Lindsey Graham
WHAT:
PBS - President Trump described the meeting with Netanyahu as "excellent," emphasizing a "conversation of full partnership, of mutual support."
PBS - President Trump praised Zelenskyy, stating, "He's done an amazing job. Look, he's been -- he's been very effective. He's had the best equipment because he's had our equipment."
PBS - Ukrainian officials characterized the meeting as "very practical" and focused on restarting diplomacy, including a possible visit by presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Ukraine.
PBS - President Trump eulogized the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, describing him as a "tireless fighter for South Carolina and an influential fixture on the world stage."
PBS - President Trump stated, "There's only one Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Bibi, please stand up."
PBS - President Trump acknowledged a gap between Israel's approach to Southern Lebanon and his desire to make a deal with Iran, saying, "I was a little bit perturbed at his constantly fighting with Lebanon."
PBS - President Trump remarked on his relationship with Zelenskyy, stating, "We have actually developed a good relationship. It's hard to believe, right? From the Oval Office to now."
PBS - Ukrainian officials described the meeting as "very practical" and focused on restarting diplomacy, including a possible visit by presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Ukraine.
PBS - Sean Hannity noted that Graham's final trip was to Kyiv to visit Zelenskyy and push a new sanctions package on Russia, which is expected to pass in the coming days.
CBS News - President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and held a face-to-face meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
NBC News - President Trump held closed-door meetings with Netanyahu and Zelenskyy at the White House.
WHERE:
CBS News - The White House
NBC News - The White House
WHEN:
CBS News - The meetings occurred on a Tuesday.
NBC News - The world leaders paid their respects to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham following the meetings.
WHY:
PBS - The discussions aimed to ensure that Iran will not have nuclear weapons and to address other shared goals between the U.S. and Israel.
CBS News - The meetings were the first face-to-face discussions between Trump and Netanyahu since the start of the Iran war.
HOW:
NBC News - The meetings were conducted in a closed-door format.
(UPDATED July 29, 2026 06:50 UTC)
President Trump described his recent meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as "excellent," highlighting a strong partnership and mutual support between the two nations. He also praised Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for his effectiveness and credited him with having access to the best military equipment, which he attributed to U.S. support. Ukrainian officials noted that the discussions were "very practical" and aimed at restarting diplomacy, with a potential visit from presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Ukraine on August 7.
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(UPDATED July 29, 2026 05:53 UTC)
President Trump delivered a heartfelt eulogy for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, honoring him as a "tireless fighter for South Carolina and an influential fixture on the world stage." During the same address, Trump highlighted his relationship with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, stating, "We have actually developed a good relationship," while also acknowledging a gap in approaches regarding Israel and Lebanon. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials described their recent meeting as "very practical," with discussions centered on restarting diplomacy and the anticipated visit of presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Ukraine.
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(UPDATED July 29, 2026 01:30 UTC)
President Trump held closed-door meetings at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking their first face-to-face discussions since the start of the Iran war. Following these meetings, the leaders paid their respects to the late Senator Lindsey Graham. This significant gathering took place on a Tuesday, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region.