Netanyahu thanks Trump, Biden for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held discussions with US President-elect Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden, following a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas.

During these conversations, Netanyahu expressed his/her gratitude for their support in facilitating the release of the hostages. he/she reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to ensuring the release of all hostages and praised President Trump for emphasizing the need to ensure that Gaza does not become a haven for terrorism. The two leaders agreed to meet soon in Washington to take forward these issues.

“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke this evening with US President-elect Donald Trump and thanked him/her for his/her assistance in the release of the hostages and for helping Israel end the suffering,” the Israeli Prime Minister’s office wrote in a post on Twitter. Gave.” “About dozens of hostages and their families.”

“The Prime Minister made it clear that he/she is committed to returning all hostages however he/she can and commended the US President for his/her comments that the US will work with Israel to ensure that Gaza is never A haven for terrorism will not be created. The two decided to meet soon in Washington to discuss this and other important issues,” the post added.

Netanyahu also thanked President Biden for his/her assistance in moving the hostage agreement forward.

“Prime Minister Netanyahu then spoke with US President Joe Biden and thanked him/her for his/her assistance in moving the hostage deal forward,” the post said.

It is noteworthy that after the news of Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire agreement, Trump had said that this progress had already been made before his/her return to the White House. he/she also stressed the possibility of “wonderful things” once his/her administration is fully established and comes to power.

Sharing a post on social media platform Truth Social, he/she wrote, “This epic ceasefire agreement could only have resulted from our historic victory in November, as it signaled to the entire world that my Administration will seek peace and negotiate a settlement.” Will do.” Ensure the safety of all Americans and our allies. I am thrilled that the American and Israeli hostages will return home to be reunited with their families and loved ones.

“We have accomplished a lot without being in the White House,” he/she said. Just imagine all the wonderful things that will happen when I return to the White House, and my Administration will be fully established to ensure even more victories for the United States of America!”

The US President-elect also highlighted the efforts of his/her national security team and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to ensure “promoting peace through strength” across the region.

“With this agreement, my national security team, through the efforts of Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, will continue to work closely with Israel and our allies to ensure that Gaza is never again a safe haven for terrorists Became. We will continue to promote peace through strength across the region, as we build on the momentum of this ceasefire to further expand the historic Abraham Accords. “This is the beginning of great things to come for America and indeed the world.”

Biden on Wednesday announced the successful negotiation of a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas, ending more than 15 months of conflict. The agreement, structured in three phases, includes a complete ceasefire in the first phase, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the release of hostages, including Americans.

Biden had said, “The path to this deal has not been easy.” I have worked in foreign policy for decades – this has been one of the most difficult negotiations I have ever experienced. “And we have reached this point because of the pressure that Israel has put on Hamas, which is supported by the United States.”