Israeli Writer: Netanyahu-Trump Meeting Will Shake the Middle East

Israeli writer Rami Shaklim, writing for the Hebrew newspaper Maariv, predicted that the meeting between Trump and Netanyahu would be highly harmonious.

He stated: “The following are astrological predictions for this meeting based on their birth dates. Netanyahu was born on 21/10/1949, and Trump on 14/06/1946. By examining their birth dates concerning the upcoming week of their meeting and linking the astrological data related to their birthdays, it appears that on the day of the meeting, Venus will be positioned in both of their birth charts. In astrology, Venus represents peak harmony, affection, and even love. It grants an atmosphere of goodwill, pleasant scents, and boundless generosity.”

He added: “This day symbolizes, for both Netanyahu and Trump, a highly promising new beginning, including unprecedented U.S. support for Israel. Additionally, Netanyahu will exhibit an unusual level of openness, making numerous concessions on issues he previously refused to discuss or negotiate.”

He continued: “Furthermore, Jupiter, present in Netanyahu’s 2025 birth chart, indicates that the year will be extraordinary for him in terms of growth and development, with strategically significant moves derived from ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking—moves that will reshape the Middle East.”

He concluded his article by stating: “This meeting with Trump is likely just one of several steps of transformation and growth for this year. As I mentioned in a previous article, for Trump, the months leading up to May 2025 will be among his best, allowing him to succeed in executing various plans, including providing exceptional support for Israel. However, from May 2025 onwards, a very challenging period filled with obstacles will begin for him.”

Earlier, Israel’s official Kan channel reported that Netanyahu refused a request from families of Israeli detainees in Gaza to travel on his plane to Washington to push for the release of their relatives.

The Kan channel, affiliated with the Israeli Broadcasting Authority, stated that families of Israeli prisoners in Gaza requested to fly on Netanyahu’s plane. However, his office informed them that the trip was a ‘business mission’ to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump and not a delegation intended to negotiate over the detainees, thus denying them the opportunity to join.

The report added that while some families managed to secure expensive last-minute flights to Washington, others are still struggling to find available flights.

Netanyahu departed for Washington for his official meeting with Trump, a visit expected to last until Thursday.

Speaking from David Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv before his departure to Washington, Netanyahu stated that he would discuss ‘critical issues’ with Trump, including ‘defeating Hamas, securing the release of all detainees in Gaza, and countering the Iranian axis.’