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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on his upcoming visit to the United States and current agenda items ahead of a government meeting.

Netanyahu said he will travel to the United States tomorrow to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, stating, "I will discuss all pending issues with President Trump, including the situation in Iran." He also said he would attend a memorial ceremony for former U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, whom he described as one of Israel's close allies.

Speaking about operations in the West Bank, Netanyahu said Israeli forces continue to enter villages, conduct searches, seize weapons, and carry out arrests. He added that two people had been detained during an operation at a hospital in Nablus and that proceedings against those allegedly linked to the attack are continuing.

Netanyahu also commented on the International Criminal Court (ICC), claiming that many countries have taken decisions calling for the dismissal of the ICC prosecutor and criticizing the court.

The Israeli prime minister said he had spoken with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and that Rubio had reiterated the United States' intention to take action against the ICC. Netanyahu argued that the court affects the security decisions of democratic and sovereign states.

Netanyahu's remarks were shared publicly during the government meeting ahead of his visit to the United States.