Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed US President Donald Trump on a range of key regional security issues during their first face-to-face meeting since the Iran war, including stepping up pressure on Iran, Israel's strategy in Syria, the proposed US-Saudi nuclear deal and future American military assistance to Israel, according to an Axios report citing a senior Israeli official.&nbsp;The 90-minute meeting at the White House marked the first in-person talks between the two leaders after weeks of tensions over the conflict with Iran. Despite the differences that had emerged during the war, the White House described the discussions as "positive and productive".Speaking after the meeting, Netanyahu called it "one of the best conversations I've ever had" with Trump, adding that both leaders remained committed to ensuring Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-tolls-or-fees-planned-for-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-despite-iran-talks-says-us-official-1785284065604">'No tolls or fees' planned for Strait of Hormuz shipping despite Iran talks, says US official</a>&nbsp;According to Axios, Iran was the central focus of the talks. Citing a senior Israeli official, the report said Netanyahu told Trump he remained "sceptical" that Tehran would agree to a meaningful agreement over its nuclear programme.&nbsp;The Israeli leader reportedly discussed three possible approaches the Trump administration is weighing to deal with Iran. These include pursuing a diplomatic agreement, maintaining the naval blockade while increasing economic pressure, or resuming intensified military strikes, the official told Axios.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/he-wants-me-to-stay-involved-trump-says-netanyahu-publicised-iran-intel-to-keep-us-engaged-1785282887695">'He wants me to stay involved': Trump says Netanyahu publicised Iran intel to keep US engaged</a>&nbsp;The discussions also covered Israel's position in Syria, the proposed civilian nuclear agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia, and the future of US military aid to Israel, according to the report. While no major policy announcements were made after the meeting, the talks underscored the close coordination between Washington and Jerusalem on regional security amid continuing tensions with Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump to discuss regional security priorities, focusing on countering Iran, Syrian strategy, US-Saudi nuclear talks, and future military assistance to Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed US President Donald Trump on a range of key regional security issues during their first face-to-face meeting since the Iran war, including stepping up pressure on Iran, Israel's strategy in Syria, the proposed US-Saudi nuclear deal and future American military assistance to Israel, according to an Axios report citing a senior Israeli official. The 90-minute meeting at the White House marked the first in-person talks between the two leaders after weeks of tensions over the conflict with Iran. Despite the differences that had emerged during the war, the White House described the discussions as "positive and productive". Speaking after the meeting, Netanyahu called it "one of the best conversations I've ever had" with Trump, adding that both leaders remained committed to ensuring Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons. Also read: 'No tolls or fees' planned for Strait of Hormuz shipping despite Iran talks, says US official According to Axios, Iran was the central focus of the talks. Citing a senior Israeli official, the report said Netanyahu told Trump he remained "sceptical" that Tehran would agree to a meaningful agreement over its nuclear programme. The Israeli leader reportedly discussed three possible approaches the Trump administration is weighing to deal with Iran. These include pursuing a diplomatic agreement, maintaining the naval blockade while increasing economic pressure, or resuming intensified military strikes, the official told Axios. Also read: 'He wants me to stay involved': Trump says Netanyahu publicised Iran intel to keep US engaged The discussions also covered Israel's position in Syria, the proposed civilian nuclear agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia, and the future of US military aid to Israel, according to the report. While no major policy announcements were made after the meeting, the talks underscored the close coordination between Washington and Jerusalem on regional security amid continuing tensions with Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump to discuss regional security priorities, focusing on countering Iran, Syrian strategy, US-Saudi nuclear talks, and future military assistance to Israel.

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Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C., to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States as he met President Donald Trump at the White House. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and criticized Israel's military operations, while the two leaders discussed regional security, Iran, and broader Middle East developments. Watch the latest updates, key moments from the protests, and highlights from the Trump-Netanyahu meeting.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described his latest White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as "one of the best conversations" they have ever had. The high-level discussions focused on Iran's nuclear program, regional security, and the broader situation in West Asia following the Iran conflict. Netanyahu said both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and strengthening Israel's long-term security. Meanwhile, protesters gathered outside the White House, with anti-Zionist Orthodox Jewish groups, Christian organizations, and other faith-based activists calling for an end to the war in Gaza, an end to violence in the West Bank, and a renewed push for diplomacy over military action.

Netanyahu hails Trump meeting as 'One of the Best' amid Iran tensions and White House protests

US President Donald Trump has said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is publicly sharing intelligence on Iran’s alleged efforts to rebuild its nuclear programme because he wants Washington to remain involved, while renewing threats of further US military action if Tehran refuses to strike a deal.&nbsp;Speaking in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday (July 28), Trump dismissed reports that Netanyahu had offered to brief him on intelligence related to Iran’s nuclear reconstruction, saying he did not require such updates from the Israeli leader.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pickaxe-mountain-did-not-come-up-israel-denies-nuclear-site-was-discussed-in-trump-netanyahu-meeting-1785267444641">'Pickaxe Mountain did not come up': Israel denies nuclear site was discussed in Trump-Netanyahu meeting</a>&nbsp;“I don’t need Bibi to tell me that. Bibi is telling me that because he wants me to stay involved,” Trump said, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname. Questioning why the information had been made public, Trump added: “Why don’t you just tell it to me? Why do you have to announce it to the world?”&nbsp;Trump also repeated his warning that the United States could launch further strikes on Iran if negotiations fail, specifically mentioning the heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site. He said the US had been closely monitoring the facility and claimed it posed no significant challenge.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-tells-trump-israel-may-have-no-choice-but-to-strike-iran-again-report-1785272003920">Netanyahu tells Trump Israel may have 'no choice' but to strike Iran again: Report</a>&nbsp;“We took out their nuclear sites, and we’ll have to take out Pickaxe if we don’t make a deal. If we don’t make a deal, we’ll take it out very easily,” Trump told Fox News. The US president also said Washington had been surveilling Pickaxe Mountain using “the greatest cameras in the world”, adding that “it was not a big problem”.&nbsp;Trump’s remarks came hours before he was due to meet Netanyahu at 6:00 pm Israeli time, with Iran expected to feature prominently in their discussions. His comments follow renewed warnings from Washington that military action remains an option if diplomatic efforts with Tehran fail.

Donald Trump criticised Benjamin Netanyahu for publicly sharing intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program to keep the US engaged, while threatening military strikes on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site if negotiations fail.

US President Donald Trump has said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is publicly sharing intelligence on Iran’s alleged efforts to rebuild its nuclear programme because he wants Washington to remain involved, while renewing threats of further US military action if Tehran refuses to strike a deal. Speaking in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday (July 28), Trump dismissed reports that Netanyahu had offered to brief him on intelligence related to Iran’s nuclear reconstruction, saying he did not require such updates from the Israeli leader. Also read: 'Pickaxe Mountain did not come up': Israel denies nuclear site was discussed in Trump-Netanyahu meeting “I don’t need Bibi to tell me that. Bibi is telling me that because he wants me to stay involved,” Trump said, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname. Questioning why the information had been made public, Trump added: “Why don’t you just tell it to me? Why do you have to announce it to the world?” Trump also repeated his warning that the United States could launch further strikes on Iran if negotiations fail, specifically mentioning the heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site. He said the US had been closely monitoring the facility and claimed it posed no significant challenge. Also read: Netanyahu tells Trump Israel may have 'no choice' but to strike Iran again: Report “We took out their nuclear sites, and we’ll have to take out Pickaxe if we don’t make a deal. If we don’t make a deal, we’ll take it out very easily,” Trump told Fox News. The US president also said Washington had been surveilling Pickaxe Mountain using “the greatest cameras in the world”, adding that “it was not a big problem”. Trump’s remarks came hours before he was due to meet Netanyahu at 6:00 pm Israeli time, with Iran expected to feature prominently in their discussions. His comments follow renewed warnings from Washington that military action remains an option if diplomatic efforts with Tehran fail.

Donald Trump criticised Benjamin Netanyahu for publicly sharing intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program to keep the US engaged, while threatening military strikes on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site if negotiations fail.

'He wants me to stay involved': Trump says Netanyahu publicised Iran intel to keep US engaged

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented US President Donald Trump with fresh Israeli intelligence on Iran during a closed-door meeting at the White House on Tuesday (July 28), with an Israeli official claiming the premier believes Israel may have "no choice" but to launch further strikes on the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;According to Israel's Channel 12, the meeting was Netanyahu's first face-to-face discussion with Trump since the outbreak of the Iran conflict and came as both leaders sought to project a united front following months of reported disagreements over the conduct of the war.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pickaxe-mountain-did-not-come-up-israel-denies-nuclear-site-was-discussed-in-trump-netanyahu-meeting-1785267444641">'Pickaxe Mountain did not come up': Israel denies nuclear site was discussed in Trump-Netanyahu meeting</a>&nbsp;Citing a senior Israeli official, Channel 12 reported that Netanyahu told Trump Israel may need to carry out additional military operations against Iran. "Netanyahu believes there is no choice but to attack Iran again, including targeting sites that weren't previously hit, facilities that Iran has rebuilt, and targets that could shake the stability of the regime," the official was quoted as saying.&nbsp;According to the same official, Israel has shared its assessment with Washington but is not seeking to pressure the United States into taking military action. "We are in a critical period. President Trump will make a decision soon where he is heading. We are not pushing him, but also aren't burying our heads in the sand. Netanyahu presented the Israeli perspective," the official said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-to-present-trump-with-fresh-intel-on-iran-s-secret-pickaxe-mountain-nuclear-site-report-1785198683332">Netanyahu to present Trump with fresh intel on Iran's SECRET 'Pickaxe Mountain' nuclear site: Report</a>&nbsp;The discussions at the White House were dominated by Iran and the future direction of the conflict. The war began after US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February. Although hostilities have paused in recent weeks as Washington says it wants to pursue diplomatic efforts, tensions remain high following the collapse of an April ceasefire and renewed fighting between the United States and Iran earlier this month.&nbsp;

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu presented fresh intelligence to President Trump, warning that Israel may have "no choice" but to launch further military strikes against the Iranian regime and nuclear-related targets.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented US President Donald Trump with fresh Israeli intelligence on Iran during a closed-door meeting at the White House on Tuesday (July 28), with an Israeli official claiming the premier believes Israel may have "no choice" but to launch further strikes on the Islamic Republic. According to Israel's Channel 12, the meeting was Netanyahu's first face-to-face discussion with Trump since the outbreak of the Iran conflict and came as both leaders sought to project a united front following months of reported disagreements over the conduct of the war. Also read: 'Pickaxe Mountain did not come up': Israel denies nuclear site was discussed in Trump-Netanyahu meeting Citing a senior Israeli official, Channel 12 reported that Netanyahu told Trump Israel may need to carry out additional military operations against Iran. "Netanyahu believes there is no choice but to attack Iran again, including targeting sites that weren't previously hit, facilities that Iran has rebuilt, and targets that could shake the stability of the regime," the official was quoted as saying. According to the same official, Israel has shared its assessment with Washington but is not seeking to pressure the United States into taking military action. "We are in a critical period. President Trump will make a decision soon where he is heading. We are not pushing him, but also aren't burying our heads in the sand. Netanyahu presented the Israeli perspective," the official said. Also read: Netanyahu to present Trump with fresh intel on Iran's SECRET 'Pickaxe Mountain' nuclear site: Report The discussions at the White House were dominated by Iran and the future direction of the conflict. The war began after US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February. Although hostilities have paused in recent weeks as Washington says it wants to pursue diplomatic efforts, tensions remain high following the collapse of an April ceasefire and renewed fighting between the United States and Iran earlier this month.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu presented fresh intelligence to President Trump, warning that Israel may have "no choice" but to launch further military strikes against the Iranian regime and nuclear-related targets.

Netanyahu tells Trump Israel may have 'no choice' but to strike Iran again: Report

The issue of Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site was not discussed during the meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, according to Israel’s National Public Diplomacy Directorate head Tzipi Hotovely, who dismissed reports suggesting otherwise as “fake news.”&nbsp;Speaking to Israeli reporters after the meeting, Hotovely said claims that Netanyahu had brought fresh intelligence on the site to Trump were false. She said Israel and the United States already share intelligence through established channels.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-of-the-best-we-ve-ever-had-netanyahu-hails-trump-talks-says-iran-must-never-go-nuclear-1785265507315">'One of the best we've ever had': Netanyahu hails Trump talks, says Iran must never go nuclear</a>&nbsp;“The idea that we have some intelligence here is a sort of fake news that ran throughout the day,” Hotovely said. “We know how to work in close cooperation with the US intelligence through our channels. We don’t need this meeting to bring intelligence.”&nbsp;Her remarks came after Trump, in an interview with Fox News shortly before meeting Netanyahu, said the US already had intelligence on the Pickaxe Mountain site and added, “I don’t need Bibi” to tell him about it, appearing to brush aside suggestions that the Israeli leader would brief him on the matter.&nbsp;Hotovely, who said she was briefed by Netanyahu after the Oval Office meeting but was not present during the talks, said both leaders shared the same objective on Iran. “On the Iran threat, there was a deep understanding in the meeting that we are striving for the same goal,” she said. She also rejected suggestions that Israel was attempting to influence Washington’s policy towards Tehran.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-to-present-trump-with-fresh-intel-on-iran-s-secret-pickaxe-mountain-nuclear-site-report-1785198683332">Netanyahu to present Trump with fresh intel on Iran's SECRET 'Pickaxe Mountain' nuclear site: Report</a>&nbsp;“There is no truth to the claim that Israel is pushing the US toward some point,” Hotovely said. “The prime minister’s goal was to deepen coordination, but not to push the president to take one action or another. We do not tell the president of the United States what to do.” According to Hotovely, there are “many, many ways” to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.&nbsp;She also revealed a light-hearted exchange during the meeting, saying Netanyahu described the late Senator Lindsey Graham as Israel’s “number one friend”, prompting Trump to respond, “I am Israel’s number one friend. Lindsey was number 2.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Israel denied reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site with President Trump, calling them "fake news" and emphasizing strong, established intelligence-sharing channels.  

The issue of Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site was not discussed during the meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, according to Israel’s National Public Diplomacy Directorate head Tzipi Hotovely, who dismissed reports suggesting otherwise as “fake news.” Speaking to Israeli reporters after the meeting, Hotovely said claims that Netanyahu had brought fresh intelligence on the site to Trump were false. She said Israel and the United States already share intelligence through established channels. Also read: 'One of the best we've ever had': Netanyahu hails Trump talks, says Iran must never go nuclear “The idea that we have some intelligence here is a sort of fake news that ran throughout the day,” Hotovely said. “We know how to work in close cooperation with the US intelligence through our channels. We don’t need this meeting to bring intelligence.” Her remarks came after Trump, in an interview with Fox News shortly before meeting Netanyahu, said the US already had intelligence on the Pickaxe Mountain site and added, “I don’t need Bibi” to tell him about it, appearing to brush aside suggestions that the Israeli leader would brief him on the matter. Hotovely, who said she was briefed by Netanyahu after the Oval Office meeting but was not present during the talks, said both leaders shared the same objective on Iran. “On the Iran threat, there was a deep understanding in the meeting that we are striving for the same goal,” she said. She also rejected suggestions that Israel was attempting to influence Washington’s policy towards Tehran. Also read: Netanyahu to present Trump with fresh intel on Iran's SECRET 'Pickaxe Mountain' nuclear site: Report “There is no truth to the claim that Israel is pushing the US toward some point,” Hotovely said. “The prime minister’s goal was to deepen coordination, but not to push the president to take one action or another. We do not tell the president of the United States what to do.” According to Hotovely, there are “many, many ways” to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. She also revealed a light-hearted exchange during the meeting, saying Netanyahu described the late Senator Lindsey Graham as Israel’s “number one friend”, prompting Trump to respond, “I am Israel’s number one friend. Lindsey was number 2.”

Israel denied reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site with President Trump, calling them "fake news" and emphasizing strong, established intelligence-sharing channels. &nbsp;

'Pickaxe Mountain did not come up': Israel denies nuclear site was discussed in Trump-Netanyahu meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described his meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (July 28) as "one of the best conversations" the two leaders have ever had, with both sides reaffirming their shared commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Speaking after the White House meeting, Netanyahu said the discussions reflected "full cooperation" and "mutual support" between Washington and Jerusalem.&nbsp;"It was a meeting with full cooperation, with mutual support, with understanding on the joint goal that Iran won't have nuclear weapons, and also other goals," Netanyahu said in a video statement before attending a memorial service for the late senator Lindsey Graham.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-to-present-trump-with-fresh-intel-on-iran-s-secret-pickaxe-mountain-nuclear-site-report-1785198683332">Netanyahu to present Trump with fresh intel on Iran's SECRET 'Pickaxe Mountain' nuclear site: Report</a>&nbsp;"It was one of the best conversations I've had with our friend, US President Trump," he added, describing the meeting as an opportunity to exchange ideas and coordinate on issues important for Israel's security and future. An Israeli source familiar with the talks echoed that assessment, telling Iran International that the meeting marked a "major moment of coordination" between the two allies.&nbsp;According to the source, reported by Iran International, Trump and Netanyahu agreed that Iran must not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. However, the source dismissed reports claiming Netanyahu had presented intelligence on alleged renewed nuclear activity at Iran's underground Pickaxe Mountain site.&nbsp;"No documents or intelligence concerning Pickaxe Mountain were presented," the source said, calling such reports "entirely false".&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/islamic-republic-will-never-make-a-deal-with-the-us-iran-deputy-speaker-echoes-araghchi-s-remark-1785197204970">'Islamic Republic will never make a deal with the US': Iran deputy speaker echoes Araghchi’s remark</a>&nbsp;"The meeting was very good and useful. It was successful because the two sides had an understanding," the source added. The source also rejected suggestions that Trump had come under Israeli pressure during the talks, saying both governments shared the same strategic objective despite possible differences over how to achieve it.&nbsp;"Israel is not leading the United States toward war. We do not tell the president of the United States what to do," the source said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised his White House meeting with US President Donald Trump as one of their best conversations, highlighting full cooperation and a joint commitment against nuclear Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described his meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (July 28) as "one of the best conversations" the two leaders have ever had, with both sides reaffirming their shared commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Speaking after the White House meeting, Netanyahu said the discussions reflected "full cooperation" and "mutual support" between Washington and Jerusalem. "It was a meeting with full cooperation, with mutual support, with understanding on the joint goal that Iran won't have nuclear weapons, and also other goals," Netanyahu said in a video statement before attending a memorial service for the late senator Lindsey Graham. Also read: Netanyahu to present Trump with fresh intel on Iran's SECRET 'Pickaxe Mountain' nuclear site: Report "It was one of the best conversations I've had with our friend, US President Trump," he added, describing the meeting as an opportunity to exchange ideas and coordinate on issues important for Israel's security and future. An Israeli source familiar with the talks echoed that assessment, telling Iran International that the meeting marked a "major moment of coordination" between the two allies. According to the source, reported by Iran International, Trump and Netanyahu agreed that Iran must not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. However, the source dismissed reports claiming Netanyahu had presented intelligence on alleged renewed nuclear activity at Iran's underground Pickaxe Mountain site. "No documents or intelligence concerning Pickaxe Mountain were presented," the source said, calling such reports "entirely false". Also read: 'Islamic Republic will never make a deal with the US': Iran deputy speaker echoes Araghchi’s remark "The meeting was very good and useful. It was successful because the two sides had an understanding," the source added. The source also rejected suggestions that Trump had come under Israeli pressure during the talks, saying both governments shared the same strategic objective despite possible differences over how to achieve it. "Israel is not leading the United States toward war. We do not tell the president of the United States what to do," the source said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised his White House meeting with US President Donald Trump as one of their best conversations, highlighting full cooperation and a joint commitment against nuclear Iran.

'One of the best we've ever had': Netanyahu hails Trump talks, says Iran must never go nuclear

US President Donald Trump reannounced his support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) for his pardon request in the criminal trial against him. The American president claimed that Israel’s president told him clemency is “on its way.” “How do you not give a pardon? He is a wartime prime minister who is a hero,” Trump said alongside Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago. “I spoke with President Isaac Herzog. He tells me it is on its way.”&nbsp;Soon after this, Herzog’s office issued a statement contradicting Trump’s account, stating: “There has been no conversation between President Herzog and President Trump since the pardon request was submitted.” According to the president’s office, a few weeks ago, “Herzog spoke with a Trump representative who inquired about the request and received an explanation of the process and that any decision would follow standard procedures”.&nbsp;This was ahead of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Florida, where the Israeli PM heavily praised the US President. “I’ll say it again and again and again. We’ve never had a friend like President Trump in the White House. It’s not even close,” Netanyahu told reporters.&nbsp;“I think Israel is very blessed to have President Trump leading the United States, and I’ll say leading the free world at this time. I think it’s not merely Israel’s great fortune. I think it’s the world’s great fortune," he added.&nbsp;Trump - Netanyahu meeting&nbsp;The American president said ahead of the meeting that the Palestinian militant group Hamas must disarm. "Every hostage has been released was released because of us. And none, thanks to the Biden administration. Only one is left, and we are doing our best to get his body back," Trump said.&nbsp;The American president, ahead of the meeting, suggested that he would try to get the second phase of the Gaza peace plan started “as quickly as we can.” “Very quickly, as quickly as we can, but there has to be a disarmament, we have to disarm with Hamas,” the president told CNN’s Kevin Liptak outside of Mar-a-Lago.&nbsp;Trump also said that without Netanyahu, Israel would not have existed at present. “He is a very strong man, Israel won't have existed today without him,” Trump said.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump reannounced his support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) for his pardon request in the criminal trial against him.

US President Donald Trump reannounced his support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) for his pardon request in the criminal trial against him. The American president claimed that Israel’s president told him clemency is “on its way.” “How do you not give a pardon? He is a wartime prime minister who is a hero,” Trump said alongside Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago. “I spoke with President Isaac Herzog. He tells me it is on its way.” Soon after this, Herzog’s office issued a statement contradicting Trump’s account, stating: “There has been no conversation between President Herzog and President Trump since the pardon request was submitted.” According to the president’s office, a few weeks ago, “Herzog spoke with a Trump representative who inquired about the request and received an explanation of the process and that any decision would follow standard procedures”. This was ahead of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Florida, where the Israeli PM heavily praised the US President. “I’ll say it again and again and again. We’ve never had a friend like President Trump in the White House. It’s not even close,” Netanyahu told reporters. “I think Israel is very blessed to have President Trump leading the United States, and I’ll say leading the free world at this time. I think it’s not merely Israel’s great fortune. I think it’s the world’s great fortune," he added. Trump - Netanyahu meeting The American president said ahead of the meeting that the Palestinian militant group Hamas must disarm. "Every hostage has been released was released because of us. And none, thanks to the Biden administration. Only one is left, and we are doing our best to get his body back," Trump said. The American president, ahead of the meeting, suggested that he would try to get the second phase of the Gaza peace plan started “as quickly as we can.” “Very quickly, as quickly as we can, but there has to be a disarmament, we have to disarm with Hamas,” the president told CNN’s Kevin Liptak outside of Mar-a-Lago. Trump also said that without Netanyahu, Israel would not have existed at present. “He is a very strong man, Israel won't have existed today without him,” Trump said.

US President Donald Trump reannounced his support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) for his pardon request in the criminal trial against him.

After Trump claims Netanyahu’s pardon 'on its way', Israeli prez says 'no such conversation'

US President Donald Trump, ahead of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) in Florida, said that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, told him that he had been attacked. “I don’t like it. It’s not good,” Trump said. The American president conceded it was “possible” the allegation was false, and such an attack had not occurred. He added, “But President Putin told me this morning it did.”&nbsp;“I just heard about it, actually, but I don’t know about it. That would be too bad. That would not be good,” he told reporters. Describing his call with the Russian president, Trump said, “It was a very productive talk. I mean, we have a few very thorny issues, as you can imagine.&nbsp;“We have a couple of issues that we’re going to get resolved, hopefully, and if we get them resolved, you can have peace," he added.&nbsp;Trump-Netanyahu meeting&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump met the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida on Monday (Dec 29). The American president said ahead of the meeting that the Palestinian militant group Hamas must disarm. "Every hostage has been released was released because of us. And none, thanks to the Biden administration. Only one is left, and we are doing our best to get his body back," Trump said.&nbsp;The American president, ahead of the meeting, suggested that he would try to get the second phase of the Gaza peace plan started “as quickly as we can.” “Very quickly, as quickly as we can, but there has to be a disarmament, we have to disarm with Hamas,” the president told CNN’s Kevin Liptak outside of Mar-a-Lago.&nbsp;Trump also said that without Netanyahu, Israel would not have existed at present. “He is a very strong man, Israel won't have existed today without him,” Trump said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-deport-every-indian-american-journalist-calls-for-mass-deportation-and-threatens-violent-attack-against-indians-1766778013685">‘Deport Every Indian’: American journalist calls for mass deportation and threatens violent attack against Indians</a>&nbsp;Threat to Iran&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump also threatened Iran that if the country were trying to rebuild the nuclear missile programme, he would "knock them down". “I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we’re going to have to knock them down,” Trump said ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also added, “We’ll knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them.”&nbsp;Trump added that he would support an attack on Iran “immediately” if it attempts to redevelop its nuclear capability, advising the country instead to seek a “deal” with the US. “That’s smarter ... They could have made a deal the last time before we went through, you know, a big attack on them,” he said.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump, ahead of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) in Florida, said that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, told him that he had been attacked.

US President Donald Trump, ahead of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) in Florida, said that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, told him that he had been attacked. “I don’t like it. It’s not good,” Trump said. The American president conceded it was “possible” the allegation was false, and such an attack had not occurred. He added, “But President Putin told me this morning it did.” “I just heard about it, actually, but I don’t know about it. That would be too bad. That would not be good,” he told reporters. Describing his call with the Russian president, Trump said, “It was a very productive talk. I mean, we have a few very thorny issues, as you can imagine. “We have a couple of issues that we’re going to get resolved, hopefully, and if we get them resolved, you can have peace," he added. Trump-Netanyahu meeting Trump met the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida on Monday (Dec 29). The American president said ahead of the meeting that the Palestinian militant group Hamas must disarm. "Every hostage has been released was released because of us. And none, thanks to the Biden administration. Only one is left, and we are doing our best to get his body back," Trump said. The American president, ahead of the meeting, suggested that he would try to get the second phase of the Gaza peace plan started “as quickly as we can.” “Very quickly, as quickly as we can, but there has to be a disarmament, we have to disarm with Hamas,” the president told CNN’s Kevin Liptak outside of Mar-a-Lago. Trump also said that without Netanyahu, Israel would not have existed at present. “He is a very strong man, Israel won't have existed today without him,” Trump said. Also read: ‘Deport Every Indian’: American journalist calls for mass deportation and threatens violent attack against Indians Threat to Iran Trump also threatened Iran that if the country were trying to rebuild the nuclear missile programme, he would "knock them down". “I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we’re going to have to knock them down,” Trump said ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also added, “We’ll knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them.” Trump added that he would support an attack on Iran “immediately” if it attempts to redevelop its nuclear capability, advising the country instead to seek a “deal” with the US. “That’s smarter ... They could have made a deal the last time before we went through, you know, a big attack on them,” he said.

US President Donald Trump, ahead of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) in Florida, said that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, told him that he had been attacked.

'President Putin told me he is attacked, it's not good': Trump

US President Donald Trump, ahead of the meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) in Florida, praised him and said that "Israel would not have existed today without him". After the meeting, the American president said the Palestinian militant group Hamas must disarm. "Every hostage has been released was released because of us. And none because of the Biden admin. Only one is left, and we are doing best to get his body back," Trump said.&nbsp;The American president, ahead of the meeting, suggested that he would try to get the second phase of the Gaza peace plan started “as quickly as we can.” “Very quickly, as quickly as we can, but there has to be a disarmament, we have to disarm with Hamas,” the president told CNN’s Kevin Liptak outside of Mar-a-Lago.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-deport-every-indian-american-journalist-calls-for-mass-deportation-and-threatens-violent-attack-against-indians-1766778013685">‘Deport Every Indian’: American journalist calls for mass deportation and threatens violent attack against Indians</a>&nbsp;Threat to Iran&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump also threatened Iran that if the country were trying to rebuild the nuclear missile programme, he would "knock them down". “I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we’re going to have to knock them down,” Trump said ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also added, “We’ll knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kimmel-vs-trump-late-night-host-claims-tyranny-is-booming-in-us-says-my-country-s-president-would-like-to-shut-me-up-because-1766763187731">Kimmel vs Trump: Late-night host claims ‘tyranny is booming’ in US, says ‘my country’s president would like to shut me up because...’</a>&nbsp;Trump added that he would support an attack on Iran “immediately” if it attempts to redevelop its nuclear capability, advising the country instead to seek a “deal” with the US. “That’s smarter ... They could have made a deal the last time before we went through, you know, a big attack on them,” he said.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump, after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) in Florida, praised him. 

US President Donald Trump, ahead of the meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) in Florida, praised him and said that "Israel would not have existed today without him". After the meeting, the American president said the Palestinian militant group Hamas must disarm. "Every hostage has been released was released because of us. And none because of the Biden admin. Only one is left, and we are doing best to get his body back," Trump said. The American president, ahead of the meeting, suggested that he would try to get the second phase of the Gaza peace plan started “as quickly as we can.” “Very quickly, as quickly as we can, but there has to be a disarmament, we have to disarm with Hamas,” the president told CNN’s Kevin Liptak outside of Mar-a-Lago. Also read: ‘Deport Every Indian’: American journalist calls for mass deportation and threatens violent attack against Indians Threat to Iran Trump also threatened Iran that if the country were trying to rebuild the nuclear missile programme, he would "knock them down". “I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we’re going to have to knock them down,” Trump said ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also added, “We’ll knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them.” Also read: Kimmel vs Trump: Late-night host claims ‘tyranny is booming’ in US, says ‘my country’s president would like to shut me up because...’ Trump added that he would support an attack on Iran “immediately” if it attempts to redevelop its nuclear capability, advising the country instead to seek a “deal” with the US. “That’s smarter ... They could have made a deal the last time before we went through, you know, a big attack on them,” he said.

US President Donald Trump, after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) in Florida, praised him.&nbsp;

'Israel won't have existed today without him': Trump praises Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump met the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida on Monday (Dec 29). The American president said ahead of the meeting that the Palestinian militant group Hamas must disarm. "Every hostage has been released was released because of us. And none, thanks to the Biden administration. Only one is left, and we are doing our best to get his body back," Trump said.&nbsp;The American president, ahead of the meeting, suggested that he would try to get the second phase of the Gaza peace plan started “as quickly as we can.” “Very quickly, as quickly as we can, but there has to be a disarmament, we have to disarm with Hamas,” the president told CNN’s Kevin Liptak outside of Mar-a-Lago.&nbsp;Trump also said that without Netanyahu, Israel would not have existed at present. “He is a very strong man, Israel won't have existed today without him,” Trump said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-deport-every-indian-american-journalist-calls-for-mass-deportation-and-threatens-violent-attack-against-indians-1766778013685">‘Deport Every Indian’: American journalist calls for mass deportation and threatens violent attack against Indians</a>&nbsp;Threat to Iran&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump also threatened Iran that if the country were trying to rebuild the nuclear missile programme, he would "knock them down". “I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we’re going to have to knock them down,” Trump said ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also added, “We’ll knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them.”&nbsp;Trump added that he would support an attack on Iran “immediately” if it attempts to redevelop its nuclear capability, advising the country instead to seek a “deal” with the US. “That’s smarter ... They could have made a deal the last time before we went through, you know, a big attack on them,” he said.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump met the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida on Monday (Dec 29). The American president said in the meeting that the Palestinian militant group Hamas must disarm. 

US President Donald Trump met the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida on Monday (Dec 29). The American president said ahead of the meeting that the Palestinian militant group Hamas must disarm. "Every hostage has been released was released because of us. And none, thanks to the Biden administration. Only one is left, and we are doing our best to get his body back," Trump said. The American president, ahead of the meeting, suggested that he would try to get the second phase of the Gaza peace plan started “as quickly as we can.” “Very quickly, as quickly as we can, but there has to be a disarmament, we have to disarm with Hamas,” the president told CNN’s Kevin Liptak outside of Mar-a-Lago. Trump also said that without Netanyahu, Israel would not have existed at present. “He is a very strong man, Israel won't have existed today without him,” Trump said. Also read: ‘Deport Every Indian’: American journalist calls for mass deportation and threatens violent attack against Indians Threat to Iran Trump also threatened Iran that if the country were trying to rebuild the nuclear missile programme, he would "knock them down". “I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we’re going to have to knock them down,” Trump said ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also added, “We’ll knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them.” Trump added that he would support an attack on Iran “immediately” if it attempts to redevelop its nuclear capability, advising the country instead to seek a “deal” with the US. “That’s smarter ... They could have made a deal the last time before we went through, you know, a big attack on them,” he said.

US President Donald Trump met the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida on Monday (Dec 29). The American president said in the meeting that the Palestinian militant group Hamas must disarm.&nbsp;

Trump meets Netanyahu in Florida, says Hamas must disarm