Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called President-elect Trump – here’s what they talked about

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “was one of the first” on Wednesday to call President-elect Donald Trump, the world leader’s office said.

“The conversation was warm and cordial. The Prime Minister congratulated Trump on his victory and they agreed to work together for Israel’s security,” the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.

“They also discussed the Iranian threat,” the department added.

The statement came a few hours after This was stated by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. The new Trump administration in January must “work seriously to end the war” in the Gaza Strip.

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Last week, a report emerged claiming that Trump had asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the conflict by the time of his inauguration on January 20 if he wins the election. Trump ultimately defeated Vice President Kamala Harris.

Hamas said: “In light of initial results showing Donald Trump winning the US presidential election,” they believe it “needs to listen to the voices that have been raised by the American public for over a year regarding (Israeli) aggression in the Gaza Strip.”

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Incoming Trump administration must “seriously work to stop the war of genocide and aggression against our Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, stop the aggression against the brotherly Lebanese people, stop providing military support and political cover to the Zionist entity and recognize the legitimate rights of our people,” Hamas added.

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, whose country played a key role in negotiating a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, wrote on X, “Congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election,” and “I wish you the best during your term and look forward to working together again to strengthen our strategic relationships and partnerships, and to advance our shared efforts to ensure security.” and stability both in the region and throughout the world.”

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas also said Wednesday that “we will remain steadfast in our commitment to peace, and we are confident that the United States, under (Trump’s) leadership, will support the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people,” according to a statement from Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Eye of the Middle East.

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A Times of Israel source said Trump initially gave Netanyahu the message to end the war when the Israeli leader visited him at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, in July this year.

Fox News’ Andrea Margolis contributed to this report.