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Netanyahu's Strategic Affairs Minister Meets Trump; Mike Waltz Named New National Security Adviser

Nov 12, 2024, 01:00 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's confidant, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday. The meeting, confirmed by both Israeli and U.S. officials, focused on Israel's plans for Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. Netanyahu's team is trying to determine which issues Trump wants to address before his inauguration on January 20. Meanwhile, Trump has named Congressman Mike Waltz as his new pick for National Security Advisor. Waltz, a former critic of Biden's Ukraine policy, advocates for ramping up sanctions on Russia and allowing Ukraine to strike further inside Russian territory.