Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel was all smiles during his meeting with President Trump, who reaffirmed his support for Israel’s military actions against Hamas and reinstated pressure on Iran. The two leaders discussed brokering a diplomatic rapprochement between Israel and Saudi Arabia, while Mr. Netanyahu expressed his satisfaction with the alignment between the U.S. and Israel under Mr. Trump’s leadership, contrasting it with his previous tensions with President Biden. Despite some differences in their assessments of Iran’s strength, the meeting was characterized by mutual praise and a shared goal of avoiding any disagreements.
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Israel orders army to plan to let Palestinians leave Gaza
Israel's defence minister ordered the army to prepare for "voluntary" departures from Gaza following Trump's suggestion to move Palestinians out, sparking global outrage. The UN warned against forced displacement, while Trump's plan to have the US take over Gaza was met with skepticism. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the proposal as a potential solution for Gaza's future, despite opposition from Palestinians and concerns about ethnic cleansing. Full Article
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