Washington, July 8 – In a high-profile meeting at the White House on Monday night, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump shared a dinner during which they celebrated the recent military strike on Iran. The leaders also discussed ongoing efforts to establish peace in the Middle East and aid to Ukraine.
According to reports from U.S. media outlets ABC News and CBS News, Netanyahu addressed journalists prior to the dinner, revealing that he had officially nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. He praised Trump for his consistent efforts toward achieving peace and security in the region, presenting a formal nomination letter to the U.S. President during their meeting.
As per agency report, Netanyahu stated that Trump has played a key role in establishing peace across various regions and is deserving of the prestigious award. He further noted that work is underway on a proposed 60-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, aimed at stabilizing the Gaza region.
During a joint press briefing, President Trump reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Ukraine, announcing plans to send additional military aid. He stressed the importance of Ukraine's defense, saying that the delivery of weapons is crucial. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed similar sentiments earlier in the day, indicating a continued U.S. commitment to the Ukrainian cause.
This was the third meeting between Trump and Netanyahu at the White House this year, underscoring the strong bilateral engagement between the two nations. Netanyahu described the Iran operation as a “historic victory” that had significantly altered the dynamics of the Middle East. Trump, meanwhile, expressed a desire to see the Gaza conflict come to an end soon.
Michael Oren, Israel’s former ambassador to the United States, commented that the near future looks promising for regional stability. Prior to departing for Washington, Netanyahu told reporters in Tel Aviv that the occasion marked a celebration of a "major victory against a shared enemy" in reference to Iran.
He further added that a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza would soon be implemented, allowing for humanitarian aid to be delivered and the release of some of the 50 remaining hostages in the region. Of these, at least 20 are believed to be still alive.
