[Video below.] Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu appeared on Fox Business Wednesday, where he addressed a range of pressing regional issues and highlighted the strength of his partnership with President Donald Trump.
During the interview, Netanyahu said that negotiations for the release of hostages were progressing and expressed confidence that every individual held captive would ultimately be brought home. He also made a stark comparison, warning that allowing Hamas to continue ruling Gaza would be akin to permitting the Nazi SS to remain in control of Germany following World War II.
He went on to speak highly of the recent operation inside Iran, calling it a coordinated mission between Israel and the United States. Netanyahu credited Trump’s unwavering support for Israel, calling him “the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House.”
Turning to recent threats against Trump, Netanyahu issued a grave warning about Iran’s intentions. “I think this is very serious. They mean it. They are threatening to murder him and murder me – but this is the kind of people we are dealing with. They are enemies of America. They’re enemies of everything we stand for,” he said. He added that the Iranian population is suffering under a regime that does not represent their best interests.
On the topic of sanctions, Netanyahu said he would only support lifting them if a truly beneficial agreement with Iran were reached. However, he made clear that he does not see such a possibility as long as the current regime remains in charge.
The prime minister also spoke about his recommendation of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. He said Trump had earned the recognition due to his work on the Abraham Accords—a diplomatic breakthrough that required three years of intensive effort—and his role in brokering peace agreements between India and Pakistan, as well as Rwanda and the Congo.
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