Netanyahu's surrender to extremist settlers makes it harder for Trump to promote economic opportunities between Israel and the Arab world. American companies are losing tens of billions of dollars as a resultGershon Baskinand Samy Singer09:13 AM • July 27 2026 IDTWhen U.S. President Donald Trump meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday, here's a simple question the host should ask his guest: Why are you blocking regional deals that could generate many billions of dollars for American companies, only to protect the interests of a small minority of extremist settlers?Loading...Click the alert icon to follow topics:Abraham AccordsMiddle EastDonald TrumpSaudi ArabiaCommentsLoading...In the NewsIn the News: Live UpdatesWest BankNetanyahuIranHasbaraKarim KhanIsrael ElectionsHaQuizHaaretz PodcastTrump's Fear of a Missile Shortage Shows Strategic Price of Pursuing WarNetanyahu's Trump Test: Gaza Gestures, Iran Tensions and a Risky BetEgypt Backs Irish Ban on Israeli Settlement Imports, Urges Others to FollowNew Law Requires AI Disclosure on Israeli Election Campaign AdsCourt Extends Detention of Suspects Over Arson of Shabbat-open CafeRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIThe Original Ozempic Society of Ancient RomeIsrael's Far Right Is Repeating the Sin That Brought Down the TempleAn Israeli Election Surprise Called the DemocratsEd Miliband, the U.K.'s New Foreign Secretary – and His History With IsraelBiden Officials Now Regret What They Let Israel Do in Gaza. Does It Matter?Two Israelis, Four Palestinians Killed in Clash After Settlers Enter Town