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Trump hosts Netanyahu and Zelenskyy as US intercepts Iranian missiles in Jordan

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Posted Jul 29, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-29-0230
Trump hosts Netanyahu and Zelenskyy as US intercepts Iranian missiles in Jordan
Photo: TV 2 Nyheter

US President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House amid Middle East escalation.

US President Donald Trump held separate discussions at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The diplomatic encounters took place alongside heightened military actions in the Middle East. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched several ballistic missiles toward a US military base in Jordan. According to US Central Command, American forces successfully intercepted all incoming projectiles.

In his meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy focused on obtaining additional air defense capabilities and exploring pathways for peace talks. Although the US administration previously paused direct military hardware shipments to Kyiv, Trump expressed praise for Ukraine's rapid advancements in drone technology.

Sources: NRK, TV 2 Nyheter.

How outlets assessed this

  • Jul 28, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC
    • Aftenposten Critical Framed the visit around strained US-Israeli ties, public opposition, and poll results showing half of Americans favor arresting Netanyahu.
    • TV 2 Nyheter Skeptical Highlighted expert commentary warning that Netanyahu seeks to entangle the US administration in an extended Middle Eastern conflict.
  • Jul 29, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
    • Aftenposten Critical Emphasized US public opposition to Netanyahu's visit, highlighting polling on voter backlash and political risks for Republicans ahead of midterm elections.
    • TV 2 Nyheter Skeptical Highlighted expert commentary warning that Netanyahu's strategic goal is to entangle the United States in a prolonged Middle Eastern conflict.
  • Jul 29, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
    • TV 2 Nyheter Critical Highlighted expert commentary suggesting the Israeli prime minister seeks to entangle the US administration in an ongoing regional conflict.
    • NRK Neutral Provided factual coverage focused on US CENTCOM confirming the interception of Iranian missiles targeting a Jordan base.
  • Jul 30, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
    • TV 2 Nyheter Skeptical Featured expert commentary warning that Netanyahu's strategy aims to draw Donald Trump into an endless Middle East conflict.

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