On peace negotiations, reaction from Israel is conflicting:

  • Israel was reportedly unaware that the US was nearing a deal with Iran
  • had been preparing for an escalation.
  • Israel security/military officials reportedly believe negotiations are a waste of time and conveyed to the US a desire to resume attacks on Iran.
  • However, in recent hours Israel PM Netanyahu has been holding consultations following the development, and is in contact with the senior government officials.
  • Israel claims they are not surprised by the recent developments.
  • Netanyahu is holding talks with US officials to discuss and understand the latest developments.
  • Netanyahu wants an update on negotiations and to understand what is being discussed.
  • Israel is concerned about potential US concessions, particularly the removal of sanctions
  • Israel is also concerned that there regional offensives (i.e. Lebanon), might be impacted

Meanwhile:

  • France says that they would like the question of Hormuz Strait to be separate in talks between the US and Iran.
  • France and its partners are capable of being able to make the Hormuz Strait secure.

We know that Israel is an aggressor and would like to keep the military and economic pressure on Iran and the terrorist organizations in Lebanon until that time they are completely destroyed (no matter the consequences of their actions).

Based on the latest news, Netanyahu’s office put out a statement on April 29th saying it is “not expected” that he will travel to the US in the near future, pushing back on media reports that a visit was being planned. His office noted that he does speak frequently with Trump.

That said, Trump himself had announced that he would be receiving Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun “in the near future,” so a visit is likely at some point soon, just not confirmed.

For context, Netanyahu has visited the US more than any other world leader since Trump returned to the White House in early 2025, with his last confirmed visit occurring in mid-February 2026. During that meeting, they discussed negotiations with Iran, Gaza, and regional developments.

Some see Trump being influenced by Israel to start the war in Iran. In the day after the attack, Sec. of State Rubio said that Israel was set to attack Iran and that prompted the US action. The next day, Trump denied those claims saying it was his idea.