US EditionNetanyahu and Trump prioritize hostages as Gaza military campaign grinds on
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 09 – Netanyahu and Trump intensified efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire and release hostages, with US-backed talks aiming for a 60-day pause including phased hostage releases, officials said.
- On Tuesday evening, Benjamin Netanyahu met Donald Trump at the White House for a second time in as many days, stressing 'That means no Hamas'.
- Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and capturing 251 hostages, talks have restarted in Doha.
- Hamas-Run Gaza health ministry reported 57,575 deaths in Gaza, and the Israeli military says 49 hostages remain including 27 dead, with Steve Witkoff insisting there’s no second phase.
- Afterward, Trump told reporters, 'I think things are going along very well' regarding the Gaza talks, and Netanyahu said he felt 'deep appreciation and admiration' for Trump, responding positively.
- No definitive timeline was set for the ceasefire and relocation plan, as Majed Al-Ansari said 'we will need time for this', highlighting ongoing delays.
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Netanyahu and Trump prioritize hostages in Gaza; military campaign grinds on
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his meeting with President Trump had focused on freeing hostages held in Gaza, as Israel continued to pound the Palestinian territory amid efforts to reach a ceasefire. Netanyahu said on X that the leaders also discussed the consequences and possibilities of “the great victory we achieved over Iran” …
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