Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a dinner and talks at the White House next week, just two weeks before Israeli elections that will determine whether Netanyahu stays in power.

Trump's decision to host the prime minister so close to the Israeli elections will undoubtedly be viewed by some as an effort by Trump -- who enjoys sky-high approval ratings in Israel -- to tip the scales in Netanyahu's favor. And Netanyahu, who has made his close relationship with Trump central to his re-election campaign, will undoubtedly play up his visit in the final campaign stretch.

This time, Netanyahu will enjoy a two-day visit with the US President. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders announced on Wednesday that Trump would host Netanyahu for a working meeting on Monday, followed by a dinner on Tuesday. Netanyahu was already scheduled to be in Washington next week for the annual conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, as will his primary opponent, retired Israeli Gen. Benny Gantz.

Aside from its nearness to Israel's elections, the visit comes as Netanyahu faces multiple investigations into corruption. Israel's attorney general announced in February he would indict Netanyahu pending a hearing. That isn't expected to occur until well after next month's election.

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