2. “If I can, I will.” President Trump told Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, above center, that he might visit in May for the move of the American Embassy to Jerusalem.

Such a visit would probably further inflame Palestinian leaders, who broke off contact with the Trump administration over the president’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Mr. Netanyahu, who was visiting Washington, saw his troubles grow back home. A former top aide became the third close associate to agree to testify against him in a career-threatening corruption case.