Netanyahu flew secretly to US after intelligence warned of Iranian threat - report

Jerusalem Post/Israel NewsAccording to N12, Israeli security forces recommended that Netanyahu's flight leave under secretive conditions after reports that Iran was escalating its efforts to attack Israeli officials.Follow us on Google Illustrative: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara seen boarding the Wing of Zion ahead of a trip to the United States, July 6, 2025(photo credit: Avi Ohayon/GPO)ByTZVI JASPERJULY 28, 2026 22:03Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's flight to Washington took off discreetly on Monday out of fear of an Iranian threat, the N12 news site reported on Tuesday.According to N12, Israeli security forces recommended that Netanyahu's flight leave under secretive conditions after reports that Iran was escalating its efforts to attack Israeli officials.As such, Netanyahu's plane departed from the Nevatim air base rather than Ben-Gurion Airport. The times of his arrival and departure were not publicized in advance.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump meet at the White House, July 28, 2026. (credit: MAAYAN TOAF/GPO)In addition, journalists and reporters were not permitted to join Netanyahu on his flight.Trump has 'very positive' meeting with NetanyahuUS President Donald Trump hosted Netanyahu on Tuesday to discuss the war in Iran as well as expanding the Abraham Accords, following calls by Trump for Saudi Arabia to normalize ties with Israel."It was a very positive meeting. You could see the chemistry between the leaders," a source familiar with the details told The Jerusalem Post. Reuters, Idan Kweller, Danya Saperstein, and Amichai Stein contributed to this report.Follow us on Google