Netanyahu, who has visited the Oval Office six times since Trump’s return—more than any other foreign leader—faces eroding support in Washington, both among Democrats and within Trump’s inner circle and electoral base. Israeli sources believe the prime minister is keen to renew the war with Iran and have the Israeli military play an active role in a major assault, a prospect that could destabilise the Iranian regime ahead of Israel’s own elections. Netanyahu has given a series of interviews to US media in recent weeks in what is seen as an effort to limit the damage to his relationship with the Trump administration. The prime minister is still expected to attend Senator Graham’s funeral at the Capitol and the National Cathedral on Tuesday, but whether a White House meeting materialises alongside it remains unresolved.