Will Trump meet with Netanyahu by 2026?

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Market context

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are scheduled to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security, yet the crowd-implied probability of an in-person meeting before July 2026 remains at just 1%. This low figure reflects a stark divergence: while sportsbooks and analyst consensus often price high-likelihood diplomatic encounters between the two at 60–80%, prediction markets here suggest near-certainty of no meeting. The gap stems from the specific settlement window ending in mid-2026 and the absence of any confirmed White House or Mar-a-Lago appointment since their last encounter in February 2026.

Historically, Trump and Netanyahu have met six times since Trump resumed his presidency in January 2025, with most gatherings centred on Iran policy, Gaza hostages, and Middle East peace negotiations. Their first post-2025 meeting occurred almost exactly a year ago, when Netanyahu was the first foreign dignitary to visit Trump after his second term began [1]. However, recent interactions have been limited to phone calls, with the two agreeing to meet “soon” in the US but failing to secure a date before the current deadline [6].

Traders should monitor Netanyahu’s upcoming sixth US visit, anticipated in February 2026, where Iran will be a priority agenda item [1]. Key catalysts include official White House announcements, Netanyahu’s travel schedule, and any joint statements confirming an in-person encounter. A Reuters report from February 2026 noted Netanyahu was scheduled to meet Trump to deliberate on reviving US–Iran nuclear discussions, yet no meeting materialised beyond the phone call [2]. Absence of a confirmed date by early 2026 would likely cement the “No” outcome.

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