Israel, Netanyahu and Trump
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Trump wants to push for Middle East peace. Netanyahu is still talking up Israel’s military might
President Donald Trump has declared Israel's war with Hamas over and sees the ceasefire as a chance for lasting peace in the Middle East.
(Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend Monday's summit on ending the Gaza war in Egypt, his office said, after Cairo had earlier announced he would take part, a prospect that could have been awkward for some confirmed guests.
Crowds in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday cheered President Donald Trump’s name during a speech by the Republican’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who was interrupted by booing when he mentioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The address, which began at 9 a.m., has so far largely focused on perceived threats against Israel in the Middle East.
While President Donald Trump has declared the Israel-Hamas war over, some Middle East experts say the process to end the two-year conflict is just beginning.
While major questions remain about the future of the region, the exchange of hostages and prisoners marked a key step toward ending the deadliest war ever between Israel and Hamas.
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Trump calls for Netanyahu pardon after hailing swift removal of left-wing lawmakers by security
President Donald Trump proposed pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from 2019 fraud charges as hostages returned and political future remains uncertain.
Netanyahu has clung on through Israel’s war, but will he survive peace? Experts weigh in on what happens next - IN DEPTH: With a ceasefire set to take effect, questions loom over whether the Israeli PM can hold together his far-right coalition.