The Prime Minister"s Office announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declined an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to attend a conference in Egypt scheduled for today, October 13, 2025.
Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed gratitude to President Trump for the invitation but stated that he would not be able to attend due to the timing of the conference being close to the start of a holiday.
In his response, Netanyahu thanked Trump for his ongoing efforts to expand the circle of peace, emphasizing the concept of "peace through strength."
This development follows a series of interactions between the two leaders, including recent developments in their diplomatic relationship.
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