"In the vision I see before my eyes, we will create a complete system of alliances around or within the Middle East. An axis of countries that see reality, the challenges, and the goals with one eye, facing the radical axis," the Israeli Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel later this month as the two countries seek to further deepen bilateral ties in key areas, especially defence, agriculture and counter-terrorism, official sources confirmed on Sunday.
Trump's address to the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, comes on the day that the last 20 living hostages held in the Palestinian enclave were released by Hamas.
The plan includes the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.
The violence comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly on Friday, stating that Israel "must finish the job" in its war against Hamas in Gaza.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu vowed there will be no Palestinian state, asserting Jewish ownership over the land, as Israel pushes forward settlement plans in the sensitive E1 area. The move drew global condemnation, with the UN warning it threatens Palestinian statehood, and Britain and France set to recognise Palestine at the UN.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu slammed Belgian leader Bart De Wever as “weak” over plans to recognize Palestine at the UN, warning the Gaza war will continue until hostages return.
"Thank you PM Netanyahu for your warm wishes. May India-Israel friendship continue to flourish…may both countries further strengthen and deepen this relationship bringing peace, development as well as security to our people," PM Modi said in a message shared on handle X.
Following Israel’s Cabinet approval of Netanyahu’s plan to completely takeover Gaza, the UK and European allies urged restraint.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned Israel’s decision to seize control of Gaza City, calling the move “wrong” and urging an immediate ceasefire. As Israel’s security cabinet approves the offensive amid internal opposition and widespread protests, Starmer highlighted the worsening humanitarian crisis and the dire conditions faced by hostages held by Hamas.
