In a recent meeting, Netanyahu praised Trump's controversial plan for Gaza, while affirming close cooperation with the US to eliminate Hamas and ensure regional stability.
Netanyahu lauds Trump's vision for Gaza during Rubio meeting
Netanyahu lauds Trump's vision for Gaza during Rubio meeting
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discuss strategies for Gaza during a meeting in Jerusalem.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong support for US President Donald Trump's "bold vision" for the future of Gaza during a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem on Sunday. Netanyahu emphasized that he is working in "full cooperation" with the United States to develop a unified strategy concerning Gaza.
In responding to Trump's often-criticized proposal, which includes the US taking control of Gaza and resettling its population—a plan rejected by both Palestinians and Arab nations—Netanyahu stressed the necessity of actionable plans that will bring the proposed future to fruition. Rubio, in attendance, acknowledged that while the plan may have "shocked and surprised" many, it required "courage" to suggest alternatives to previous strategies that had not yielded results.
During their conference, Rubio and Netanyahu addressed shared goals including dismantling Hamas’s governing capabilities, preventing Iran's nuclear ambitions, and keeping an eye on developments in Syria following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. Furthermore, Netanyahu condemned the actions of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has issued an arrest warrant for him regarding alleged war crimes in Gaza, labeling it as "lawfare" against Israel.
Rubio echoed Netanyahu's sentiments regarding the urgency of addressing the influence of Hamas, stating that as long as the group maintains its military or governing roles, peace in the region remains unattainable. His visit to Israel also coincided with the arrival of a shipment of American-made MK-84 bombs, which Netanyahu’s Defense Minister hailed as proof of the enduring alliance between Israel and the United States.
This discourse takes place against the backdrop of ongoing apprehensions over a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, heightened by a recent dispute over the release of hostages, which nearly derailed but ultimately proceeded on Saturday.
In responding to Trump's often-criticized proposal, which includes the US taking control of Gaza and resettling its population—a plan rejected by both Palestinians and Arab nations—Netanyahu stressed the necessity of actionable plans that will bring the proposed future to fruition. Rubio, in attendance, acknowledged that while the plan may have "shocked and surprised" many, it required "courage" to suggest alternatives to previous strategies that had not yielded results.
During their conference, Rubio and Netanyahu addressed shared goals including dismantling Hamas’s governing capabilities, preventing Iran's nuclear ambitions, and keeping an eye on developments in Syria following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. Furthermore, Netanyahu condemned the actions of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has issued an arrest warrant for him regarding alleged war crimes in Gaza, labeling it as "lawfare" against Israel.
Rubio echoed Netanyahu's sentiments regarding the urgency of addressing the influence of Hamas, stating that as long as the group maintains its military or governing roles, peace in the region remains unattainable. His visit to Israel also coincided with the arrival of a shipment of American-made MK-84 bombs, which Netanyahu’s Defense Minister hailed as proof of the enduring alliance between Israel and the United States.
This discourse takes place against the backdrop of ongoing apprehensions over a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, heightened by a recent dispute over the release of hostages, which nearly derailed but ultimately proceeded on Saturday.
