Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to travel to Washington on Sunday for discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump on several key issues, including customs tariffs and the Iranian threat.

According to a statement from Netanyahu's office, the leaders will address a range of topics, notably the customs tariffs imposed on Israeli imports, ongoing efforts to secure the return of Israeli hostages from Gaza, relations between Israel and Turkey, and the threat posed by Iran.

Additionally, they will discuss the challenges presented by the International Criminal Court, which has accused Netanyahu of war crimes related to actions in the Palestinian territories.

An American official confirmed that Netanyahu's visit to the White House is scheduled for Monday, with expectations that he will try to persuade Trump to reconsider the recently announced 17 percent tariff on Israeli imports.

On Thursday, following the announcement of these tariffs, Trump indicated he expected a visit from his Israeli ally in the near future, possibly as soon as the following week.

The backdrop for this visit is marked by escalating tensions in Gaza, where the Israeli military has intensified operations amid a challenging situation regarding the potential for a new ceasefire.

Concurrently, tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program are growing, with President Trump recently warning of military action against Iran should diplomatic efforts fail.

Iran has expressed willingness to engage with the United States but has stated that it does not wish to negotiate directly under duress.