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Trump Urges Netanyahu to Maintain Gaza Ceasefire and Expects Hostage Release Soon, Emphasizing Respect for the United States

Jan 18, 2025, 07:59 PM

Donald Trump, in an interview with NBC News, discussed the ongoing situation in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of a hostage deal and a ceasefire. He conveyed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the necessity of continuing efforts to implement the ceasefire, stating, "Just keep doing what you have to do. It’s got to end. We want it to end, and we’ll keep doing what needs to be done." Trump also mentioned that he expects to see the release of hostages soon and stressed that the respect for the United States is crucial for the ceasefire to hold. He warned that failure to uphold this respect could lead to severe consequences. Trump indicated that he plans to meet with Netanyahu in the near future.