"I am committed to the release and return of all our hostages, the elimination of Hamas’s capabilities, and ensuring that Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel," said the prime minister.
(July 6, 2025 / JNS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed Ben-Gurion International Airport aboard “Wing of Zion” on Sunday evening for his third in-person meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the wake of “Operation Rising Lion” and amid talk of a possible hostages-for-ceasefire deal.
“In my conversation with President Trump, I will first of all thank him for his very strong support for Israel. We have never had such a friend in the White House,” Netanyahu told the press just before his flight.
“Our joint efforts have brought about a tremendous victory over our common enemy—Iran,” he said.