After a meeting with former President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu spoke to journalists and revealed that Israel had been actively pursuing a new agreement involving a hostage release and a ceasefire in Gaza. He expressed hope that the negotiations would prove successful.
Netanyahu reiterated Israel’s dual objectives: securing the freedom of all remaining hostages and removing Hamas from power in Gaza. “We’re working now on another deal that we hope will succeed, and we’re committed to getting all the hostages out,” Netanyahu stated during his remarks in the Oval Office.
He acknowledged the suffering endured by those still in captivity, saying, “The hostages are in agony, and we want to get them all out.”
Netanyahu also shared that he and Trump had discussed the American president’s proposed initiative to relocate displaced Gazans during the region’s reconstruction, calling the plan a “bold” vision.
Trump commented on the state of the conflict, predicting that the fighting in Gaza would not continue indefinitely. “I’d like to see the war stop, and I think the war will stop at some point that won’t be in the too distant future. Right now, we have a problem with hostages. We’re trying to get the hostages out…. It’s a long process. It shouldn’t be that long.”
He commended Netanyahu’s commitment to the hostage crisis and expressed hope that the Israeli public recognized his dedication. “We are trying very hard to get the hostages out. We are looking at another ceasefire; we’ll see what happens. We want to get the hostages out.”
Trump continued, “The Israeli people want the hostages out. More than anything, they want the hostages out. This man is working very hard with us to do that. I don’t know, I hope he’s being appreciated because he’s been a great leader. He’s working very, very hard on the hostages and many other things… It’s a tough place in the world.”
Netanyahu responded by saying, “I have a good partner.”
To which Trump replied, “You do have a good partner, and so do we.”
{Matzav.com}