US officials: Netanyahu at pivotal moment

Following the meeting US officials stressed this was Netanyahu's "moment of truth", and that his decision would greatly influence ties with its strongest ally.

One US official told Politico that "Netanyahu's at a pivotal moment. Depending on what he decides, he could wind up with a very strong relationship with President Obama and potentially become a historic figure in Israel".

"It could very well hinge on what he decides in the next couple of weeks," said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.