Pakistan, July 25 -- US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit the United States next week. The visit comes amid heightened regional tensions and continued international focus on the Gaza conflict.

Speaking at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, Trump referred to Netanyahu as "Bibi" and made remarks about Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. He joked about sending Schumer "a beautiful Palestinian outfit" to greet Netanyahu during the visit.

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Trump also described Schumer as Palestinian, despite Schumer being Jewish. The senator has previously criticized Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza war while continuing to su...