Benjamin Netanyahu says he and Donald Trump “see eye to eye” on Iran.
Israel’s prime minister stated he has spoken to the US president-elect thrice because the election with the goal of tightening the alliance between their nations.
“These were good and very important conversations,” Mr Netanyahu stated in an announcement.
“We see eye to eye on the Iranian threat in all its components, and the danger posed by it. We also see the great opportunities before Israel, in the field of peace and its expansion, and in other fields.”
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The aftermath of an Israeli strike outdoors a Gaza hospital the place folks have been dwelling in tents. Pic: Reuters
Israel and Iran have traded strikes within the final yr because the Hamas assaults, with neither aspect showing to need a full-scale battle.
The previous yr has seen Iranian proxy forces together with in Gaza (Hamas), Lebanon (Hezbollah) and Yemen (Houthi rebels) assault Israeli and different Western property within the area as a part of the so-called Axis of Resistance in retaliation for the state of affairs in Gaza.
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Now, eyes are on the US as to how the upcoming change of administration will have an effect on the warfare and the way Mr Trump will work with Mr Netanyahu.
President Joe Biden is because of meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the White Home on Tuesday.
Mr Netanyahu’s phrases come as Israeli strikes in Lebanon and northern Gaza killed dozens of individuals on Sunday, together with youngsters.
Not less than 23 folks, together with seven youngsters, have been killed in an airstrike on the Aalmat village north of the Lebanese capital, Beirut – removed from areas the place Hezbollah are believed to have a significant presence.
Talking on Sunday, Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz claimed Israel has defeated Hezbollah and known as the killing of chief Hassan Nasrallah the crowning achievement.
In northern Gaza, an Israeli strike within the Jabaliya refugee camp killed not less than 17 folks, in accordance with the director of a close-by hospital that obtained the our bodies.
The IDF stated it focused a website the place militants have been working, with out offering proof. It stated the small print of the strike are below evaluate.
On Friday, specialists from a bunch that screens meals safety warned that famine is imminent in northern Gaza or could already be occurring.
