08.07.2025 07:10
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met for the third time at the White House to address the attacks on the Gaza Strip and operations against Iran. Trump stated that they are on the path to peace in Gaza. He also expressed his dissatisfaction with Putin, stating that they would send more weapons to Ukraine in response to Russia's attacks.
While Israel's long-standing attacks on the Gaza Strip continue, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met for the third time at the White House. Trump and Netanyahu made statements during dinner.
The two leaders gathered with their senior aides for a dinner in the Blue Room of the White House, celebrating operations against Iran and discussing efforts to advance a 60-day ceasefire proposal to stop the conflicts in Gaza.
"WE ARE ON THE PATH TO PEACE IN GAZA"
U.S. President Trump stated, "We are on the path to peace in Gaza. We are very hopeful. Hamas also wants a ceasefire. There is no obstacle to an Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Things are progressing very well."
"I HOPE WE WON'T HAVE TO LAUNCH ANOTHER ATTACK ON IRAN"
Trump also made a new statement regarding the "12-day" war that began with Israel's attacks on Tehran on the night of June 13.
Trump said, "I hope we won't have to launch another attack on Iran. The nuclear tumors have been eliminated."
"IRAN WANTS TO MEET WITH US"
Indicating that they believe everything in the Middle East will calm down, Trump said, "We have planned talks with Iran. Iran wants to meet with us. I think they want to make peace, and I am on board with that. The meeting could take place next week."
"WE ARE WORKING WITH THE U.S. FOR THE PALESTINIANS"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in his remarks that they are working with the U.S. to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza.
Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "Palestinians can stay if they want to remain in Gaza, but they should be able to leave if they wish. This should not be a prison. People should be given the right to choose freely."
Netanyahu added, "We are working very closely with the U.S. to find countries that will help us fulfill our desire to give Palestinians a better future, and I think we are close to finding a few countries. Still, Palestinians must have the freedom to choose."
"SECURITY CONTROL MUST REMAIN WITH ISRAEL"
Netanyahu argued that Palestinians should have the right to self-govern, but some authorities, such as security, should remain under Israeli control.
Trump had announced during Netanyahu's visit to the White House in February that the U.S. would "take over" Gaza and "claim ownership" and that Palestinians there would "go to other countries."
"I AM NOT HAPPY WITH PUTIN"
In his recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump mentioned that Putin stated he would not back down from his goals in Ukraine and would not abandon his aim to eliminate the reasons for the war. Trump expressed that he is not happy with Putin and wants to stop the war in Ukraine.
Trump said, "I am not happy with Putin at all. I am disappointed. President Putin did not prefer to stop. Putin is upsetting me."
"WE WILL SEND WEAPONS TO UKRAINE"
President Trump stated, "We will send weapons to Ukraine. We have to. They need to be able to defend themselves. They are currently taking heavy hits," announcing for the first time that he would provide military support to Ukraine against Russia after Biden.
Trump mentioned that approximately 7,000 people have died in the Russia-Ukraine war just last week.