Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:58am on 05 Feb 2025,Wednesday International
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, after meeting Donald Trump, reaffirmed Israel’s three war goals in Gaza: destroying Hamas’ military and governing capabilities, ensuring Gaza never threatens Israel again, and securing hostage releases. Netanyahu praised Trump as Israel’s "greatest friend," highlighting his past policies, including leaving the Iran deal and brokering the Abraham Accords. He backed Trump’s plan for US control over Gaza, calling it a "history-changing" idea. The meeting underscored strong US-Israel ties, with Netanyahu emphasizing Trump’s "fresh approach." The war in Gaza continues as Israel pursues its objectives.