Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “first” called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, the World Summit said.
A statement from the Israeli prime minister's office said: “The meeting was warm and cordial. The prime minister congratulated President Trump on his victory and the two countries agreed to work together for Israel's security.”
“The two also discussed the threat posed by Iran,” it added.
The statement came hours after Palestinian terrorist group Hamas said in January that the incoming Trump administration must “work seriously to end the war” in the Gaza Strip.
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Former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Trump's residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on July 26. (Amos ben Gershom (GPO) / Handout/Anadolu, via Getty Images)
Last week, reports surfaced that President Trump had asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the conflict by his inauguration on January 20 if he had won the election. In the end, Trump won against Vice President Kamala Harris.
“Given the initial results showing that Donald Trump won the US presidential election,” Hamas said, “we need to listen to the voices of the American people on issues that have been raised for more than a year.” He said he thought so. [Israeli] It's an invasion of the Gaza Strip. ”
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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem in May 2017 during the Trump administration. (AP/Sebastian Scheiner)
The incoming Trump administration will “stop the war of genocide and aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, stop the aggression against the brotherly Lebanese people, and end the provision of military aid and political asylum to Zionist entities.” “We must take serious steps to ensure that our people's legitimate rights are recognized,” Hamas added.
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani – whose country has played a key role in ceasefire negotiations in Gaza – I wrote to X, “Congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election.” “We wish him well in his term in office, and we look forward to working with him again to strengthen our strategic relationships and partnerships and advance our common efforts in promoting security.” We look forward to working together” and stability both regionally and globally. ”
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas also said on Wednesday: “We remain steadfast in our commitment to peace and are confident that the United States will support us under this agreement.” [Trump’s] Leadership is the legitimate aspiration of the Palestinian people.” Middle Eastern eyes.
Former President Donald Trump was photographed attending an election night watch party in West Palm Beach, Florida on Wednesday, November 6th. (AP/Alex Brandon)
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According to Times of Israel sources, President Trump first delivered a message to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about ending the war in July when the Israeli leader visited Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. .
FOX News' Andrea Margolis contributed to this report.
