President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Tuesday for the first time since Trump’s return to the White House to discuss national security issues in the Middle East, including Israel’s war with Hamas.
At two separate press conferences Tuesday, Trump struck a friendly tone with his Israeli counterpart.
“We have the right man, we have the right leader of Israel. He’s done a great job, and we’ve been friends for a long time,” the 47th president said.
Trump appeared optimistic about the possibility of Israel normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia and told the assembled press that the Saudis were not demanding a Palestinian state.
He added that he felt certain countries will take in Palestinian refugees from Gaza.
“Well, I think Jordan and Egypt will,” Trump said. “I say they will.” He also added that some…
