PanARMENIAN.Net – Israel’s prime minister on Sunday, January 22 accepted an invitation to visit the White House next month in hopes of forging a “common vision” for the region with President Donald Trump that could include expanded settlement construction on occupied territories and a tougher policy toward Iran, The Associated Press reports.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his plans to head to Washington in early February.

After eight years of frosty relations with President Barack Obama, Netanyahu has welcomed Trump’s election as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the two allies.

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