Trump, Netanyahu take questions following meeting
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The American and Israeli leaders showed few signs of disagreement after meeting in Florida, giving no public indication of their growing strains over Gaza, Syria and other issues.
Trump said he would support another rapid Israeli attack on Tehran if Iran keeps developing its ballistic missile and nuclear weapons programs.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit comes at another critical moment in Gaza as Trump looks to create fresh momentum for the US-brokered Israel-Hamas ceasefire that is in danger of stalling before reaching the complicated second phase of the agreement.
President Trump said Israeli President Isaac Herzog informed him that he plans to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu amid a long-running corruption trial.
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'We've never awarded it to a non-Israeli': Benjamin Netanyahu announces that Trump will receive 'The Israel Prize' during press briefing
During his remarks in a press briefing today, Benjamin Netanyahu announced that President Trump will be receiving the Israel Prize. Netanyahu stated, "We've never awarded it to a non-Israeli."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has a series of vexing choices to make in the year ahead on issues including Gaza, conscription and a judicial overhaul, with elections looming.
Repeatedly this year, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has flown to the United States to praise President Donald Trump as Israel’s greatest champion — and to quietly press him on taking more aggressive action against Israel’s enemies.