Netanyahu Congratulates Trump, Vows to Defeat Hamas and Iran's Terror Axis
Jan 20, 2025, 06:04 PM
On January 20, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on his second inauguration, extending warm wishes to Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Netanyahu expressed optimism about the future of U.S.-Israel relations, stating that "the best days of our alliance are yet to come." He emphasized the importance of working together to secure the release of remaining Israeli hostages, destroy Hamas's military capabilities, end its political rule in Gaza, and ensure that Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel. Netanyahu also voiced confidence in completing the defeat of Iran's "terror axis," ushering in a new era of peace and prosperity in the region.
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