Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu All Set to Meet Trump in Mar-A-Lago, Talks On Hamas Likely| Watch

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Former President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are set to meet at Mar-a-Lago on Friday. This meeting, part of Netanyahu's Washington visit, comes amid strained relations since the 2020 election. Trump has criticized Netanyahu's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and hostage situation. Netanyahu likely aims to secure continued U.S. support for Israel's military operations. The meeting highlights the complex dynamics of U.S.-Israel relations and the importance of personal diplomacy.    #Trump #DonaldTrump #IsraeliPMNetanyahu #Netanyahu #MaraLago #USIsrael #NetanyahuCongress #NetanyahuSpeech #BenjaminNetanyahu #TrumpNetanyahu #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews                  ~HT.178~PR.320~GR.344~ED.155~

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00:00Former President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set

00:26to meet this Friday at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.

00:32This meeting comes as part of Netanyahu's diplomatic tour in Washington, which includes

00:37meeting with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and members of Congress.

00:43The meeting, initially announced for Thursday but later corrected to Friday, was requested

00:47by Netanyahu.

00:49Trump also confirmed the plans on his social media platform through social expressing anticipation

00:54for the meeting and highlighting the achievements of his first term, particularly the Abraham

00:59Accords.

01:01This encounter marks a significant moment in the relationship between Trump and Netanyahu,

01:06which has been strained in recent years.

01:10The tension began after the 2020 U.S. election, when Trump expressed displeasure after Netanyahu

01:15congratulated Biden on victory.

01:18Trump's criticism extended to Netanyahu's handling of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict,

01:23the former president urging a swifter resolution and the return of hostages from Gaza.

01:30During his speech at the Republican National Convention, Trump issued a stark warning to

01:34the hostage situation, suggesting that there will be consequences if the hostages are not

01:40returned before potentially assuming the office again.

01:44He has also been critical of Netanyahu's leadership during the war, stating that Israel is losing

01:49the PR war and has called for a quick end to the conflict to restore peace and normalcy.

01:55However, hours ago, Netanyahu attempted to mend ties again by praising Trump for respecting

02:00Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

02:04Netanyahu addressed Congress on Wednesday and likely sees this meeting as an opportunity

02:09to mend fences with Trump and secure continuous support for Israel's military operations both

02:14in Gaza and against Hezbollah on the northern border.

02:18While Trump is not expected to significantly alter the trajectory of US policy towards

02:23Israel if re-elected, including the annual $3 billion military aid, the leader's personal

02:29relationship still remains crucial.

02:32Netanyahu may use this opportunity to convince Trump on the ongoing need for America's backing

02:38in Israel's defense operations.

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