Trump positive on Gaza peace talks as he hosts Netanyahu
發佈日期: 2025-07-08 20:21
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Gaza peace talks continue with U.S. President Donald Trump saying it's "going well" as he hosts Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington.
Netanyahu nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize as the pair discuss a potential 60-day truce between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas has "responded positively" to the deal that would see hostages returned and Israeli forces retreat.
Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to meet President Trump in Washington.
The Israeli prime minister's office issuing these pictures with U.S. media's access limited in a rare move by the Trump administration.
Trump with a kiss for Sara Netanyahu and a firm handshake between Trump and her husband.
There is no sound on the video as the pair briefly speak.
A more relaxed atmosphere inside Blair House -- a guest residence near the White House famed for centuries of diplomatic discussions.
Netanyahu with Trump to celebrate their "great victory" over Iran after America joined its ally in bombing Iranian nuclear sites.
Gaza on the agenda with a 60-day truce plan on the table.
A chance for peace between Israel and Hamas.
Reporters now allowed to ask why the delay?
Donald Trump replied: "I don't think there's a holdup. I think things are going along very well and we just, you know, left each other and it was not a pleasant period of a few days, was a little longer than a few days. But this was not a pleasant period of time.
The president also questioned about his plan to relocate Palestinians and make Gaza the "Riviera of the Middle East."
Trump deflected the question towards Netanyahu, "I think President Trump has a brilliant vision. It's called free choice. You know, if people want to stay, they can stay. But if they want to leave, they should be able to leave. It shouldn't be a, you know, prison should be an open place and give people free choice. We're working with the United States very closely about finding countries that will seek to realise what they always say, that they want to give the Palestinians a better future.
Netanyahu offering a further endorsement of Trump's vision for the Middle East: "I want to present to you, Mr. President, the letter I sent to the Nobel Prize Committee. It's nominating you for the peace prize, which is well-deserved,and you should get it.
"Thank you very much," Trump replied, "This I didn't know. Wow!"
No peace yet in Gaza. As the sun rose on the enclave, explosions on the horizon.
The United Nations is predicting an imminent internet blackout.
Some 30 percent are unable to eat daily amid what the U.N. says is a surge in the killing and hospitalisations of Gazans seeking aid.
These people are some of the estimated 700,000 displaced during the 21-month conflict.
They queue for clean drinking water in 30-degree heat waiting for word from Washington.
They say they cannot go home until there is a ceasefire.
