{"id":14498,"date":"2025-02-05T07:51:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T05:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rega.news\/?p=14498"},"modified":"2025-02-05T07:53:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T05:53:29","slug":"inside-the-trump-netanyahu-meeting-what-they-said-behind-closed-doors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/inside-the-trump-netanyahu-meeting-what-they-said-behind-closed-doors\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the Trump-Netanyahu Meeting: What They Said Behind Closed Doors"},"content":{"rendered":"

“The Alliance Between Our Nations Will Soon Be Stronger Than Ever” <\/strong>
\n\u201cWe had wonderful discussions,\u201d President Trump said at the beginning of the meeting. \u201cNetanyahu is the first foreign leader to visit our administration. Bibi, I want to say it is a great honor to host you.\u201d Trump emphasized that \u201cover the past four years, the alliance between our countries has been tested more than ever before, yet the bond and affection between our peoples have remained unshakable. Under our leadership, I am confident the alliance between our nations will soon be stronger than ever.\u201d <\/p>\n

Gaza Evacuation Plan <\/strong>
\nAt the start of the meeting, Trump announced his plan to permanently evacuate all Gazans from the enclave. During the subsequent press conference, he further stated that the United States intends to take control over Gaza. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe must reach out to other nations with a humanitarian interest and create areas that will eventually house 1.8 million Palestinians,\u201d Trump said. \u201cThis could be in 7 to 12 different areas or one large zone, but people must be able to live in peace and security.\u201d He continued, \u201cI believe Gaza, which has been a symbol of death and destruction for so many years, has been disastrous for everyone living there.\u201d Trump also asserted, \u201cThe only reason the Palestinians want to return to Gaza is because they have no alternative. It\u2019s a wasteland. They live in ruins, but instead, they could live in peace.\u201d <\/p>\n

He confirmed that the U.S. plans to \u201ctake over Gaza and get the job done. We will flatten Gaza, remove the destruction, and develop its economy\u2014we need to do something different.\u201d Prime Minister Netanyahu endorsed the proposal, calling it \u201can original idea.\u201d <\/p>\n

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Trump and Netanyahu in the Oval Office | Photo: Avi Ohayon, GPO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hostage Release Negotiations<\/strong>
\nRegarding the ongoing hostage negotiations, Trump declared his intent to finalize the deal, issuing a stern warning to Hamas: \u201cIf all the hostages are not released, we will respond with greater force.\u201d <\/p>\n

The president emphasized that his Middle East envoy, Avi Berkowitz, is working around the clock to advance the deal. Trump also expressed optimism about a long-term truce, saying, \u201cI hope this ceasefire marks the beginning of a lasting and sustainable peace.\u201d Netanyahu stressed that the world understands that Hamas cannot remain in Gaza, stating: \u201cIn one of the ceasefires, a Hamas leader openly declared they would repeat October 7. If we want a different future, we must eliminate those who seek to destroy peace.\u201d <\/p>\n

Watch the full press conference: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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"The U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it, too." \u2013President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com\/aCqLl9Gwwn<\/a><\/p>\n

— President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) February 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n