Netanyahu to meet Trump in D.C. as Arab crime protests fuel strain in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump comes amid mounting domestic unrest. Protests erupted in Tel Aviv over a sharp rise in violent crime affecting Israel’s Arab community, with activists accusing the government of failing to curb escalating bloodshed. Shocking crime statistics have intensified scrutiny, as Netanyahu balances internal pressure with high-stakes discussions in D.C., including concerns over U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and regional security principles. The timing underscores growing political strain at home and strategic uncertainty abroad.