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Netanyahu: Meeting with Trump focused on efforts to free hostages

Israeli PM Netanyahu says meeting with Trump focused on freeing hostages in Gaza and dismantling Hamas, also discussing the "victory over Iran" during his third U.S. visit.

Reuters MIDDLE EAST
Published July 09,2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on efforts to free hostages held in Gaza, stressing his determination to "eliminate" the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas.

Netanyahu also said that they discussed the consequences and possibilities of "the great victory we achieved over Iran," during his third U.S. visit since the president began his second term on January 20.