Key facts
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has canceled his upcoming trip to the United States.
- The cancellation is due to the postponement of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.
- Netanyahu's office confirmed the decision on Thursday.
- There had been anticipation of a meeting between Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump during the planned visit.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has canceled his planned trip to the United States, which was scheduled for next week. The decision comes as the funeral of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has been postponed until the end of the month, according to Netanyahu's office.
Prior to the cancellation, a senior Israeli official had indicated that Netanyahu aimed to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump during his visit. Preparations for the trip suggested Netanyahu would likely depart on Saturday and return by Thursday or Friday.
The visit was seen by Netanyahu's aides as an opportunity to schedule an anticipated meeting with Trump.