Trump: Netanyahu and I respect President Erdoğan

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, heldFollowing themeeting theyheld,they organized a joint press conference.Trump spokehighly of his relationship with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the meeting,Trump addressed the balances in Syria, Iran, andregarding harsh messages, from Gaza, Hamas, the WestBank, and the Abraham Accords, on awide range oftopics, he made noteworthystatements. Netanyahu, for his part, announced that Trump would be awarded the "IsraelPrize".

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint press conference following their meetingat Mar-a-Lago in the Palm Beachregion of Florida.Thetwo leaders discussed topics including Iran, Gaza, Hamas, the West Bank, and the Abraham Accords in the Middle East, as well as the newperiod in Syria and Turkey-relations.He gave messages regarding the tension on the Israeli front. Trump, regarding themeeting, stated thatmanyconclusionsemerged,adding, "I think wereached many conclusions."there is very little difference between where we want to go and what we are looking at," he said. Trump added, "A lot of very good things are happening in the Middle East.There is peace in the Middle East,and we will try to maintain it." Questions from the press focused on Israel's roadmap in Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas, tensions in the West Bank, new allegations regarding Iran, and border security in Syria. The discussions also touched upon regional stability and the future of diplomatic relations.Trump emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between the involved nations to ensure long-term peace.The leaders concluded the session by reiterating their commitment to ongoing dialogue.while focusing on topics such as, Trump'sstatements regarding Turkey and President Erdoğan featured notable emphases that stood out.

"President Erdoğan is my he is a very good friend of mine, there will be noproblems between them"

At the pressconference heldby the two leaders, thepotential for aconflict on the Turkey- Israel lineResponding to a question regarding concerns about the conflict, Trump emphasized his close relationship with President Erdoğan. Trump said, "President Erdoğan" I know verywell, and as you all know, he is a very good friendof mine. I believe in him and I respect him. Netanyahu also respects him, and there will be no problem between them." relations between the twocountries regardingthe pastpointing to the steps taken, "I know him verywell, and you have seen that I have done things with President Erdoğan and Turkey that no one else coulddo. We will nothave any problems. He is doing a great joband Ibrought it out. I am with Netanyahu all the way, nothingwill happen," he stated.

"In Syria, Erdoğanhelped greatly in theelimination of abad leader"

Trump opened a special parenthesis for President Erdoğan's role in the developments in Syria. Trump said, "The person who helped significantly in eliminating a very bad leader of Syria was President Erdoğan, and he never asked for credit for this, but he truly deserves a lot of credit." Trump added that Netanyahu also feels the same.stating that he shares the assessment, "Netanyahu agrees with this. I also agree, meaning I know this, and President Erdoğan deserves a lot of praise for what he has done.He eliminated some very badpeople. President Erdoğan succeeded in this and we owe himgreat praise," he stated.During the press conference, when a reporter asked Trump aboutselling F-35s to Turkey,he replied that, "We are considering this very seriously.we think," he replied.

"(Syria) I respect the new President, he is a strong man."

In his assessment regarding the new era in Syria, Trump said, "We have an understanding on Syria. I respect the new President of Syria. He is a very strong man and that is what is needed in Syria. A strong man. We get along well with him," he said. DAReferring to thefight againstISIS, Trump said, "We had that unfortunate incident with ISIS and he was always by our side. I hope Israel and Syria getalong." I will doeverything I can to ensure they getalong. I think they willget along," he said.spoke. Trump also added, "I think that everything will work out betweenSyriaandIsrael."

Message on Iran: "Theirpower and prestige have greatly diminished."

Trump, regarding Iran,Inhis remarks, he argued that the balances in the Middle East have shifted. Trump said, "If we hadn't done what we did to Iran, peace could not have been achieved in the Middle East, and there would be no agreement signed. Iran'spower and prestige have been greatly diminished.They are the biggestdanger in the Middle East," he said. Trump, emphasizing that theywill not allow Iran to regainstrength, stated, "Iran'spower has been significantly reduced. We cannot allow them toregain strength," he stated. Trump, touching uponpastregionalmistakes, noted,"It was a mistake for them to destroy Iraq in the Middle East. Iran twas controlling the entire Middle East by itself, but that is no longer the case, he said. When asked about new allegations regarding Iran during the press conference, Trump stated, "Iran may be behaving badly. It has not been verified yet, but if it is verified, the resultresultsthey know them and the resultswill be very strong, perhaps even stronger than last time," he said. Trump, to Iran more previously "agreement" optionstating that he offered, "I offered them the opproposal. I said, you can make a deal, go ahead and do it. They didn't believe me," he said. Trump stated that they had received reports about Iran rearming, saying, "I hope they are not trying to rearm, because if therefore, there will be no otheroption but to eliminate this armamentvery quickly. We know exactly where they are going and what they are doing, and I hope they are not doing this," he stated."For Hamas to disarmvery

quickly...a short period will be given"

Regarding the disarmament of Hamas, Trump said, "We talked about Hamas and disarmament, and they will be given a very short period of time to disarm, we will see how it turns outwill be charged," Trump said. "Ifthey do notdisarm accordingto the agreement, they will have to pay the price for it, and we do not want that. But within a veryshort periodof time, they mustdisarm andthey need to withdraw their forces," he stated.Trump claimed that there is an international will against Hamas,asserting, "There are 59 countriesthat want to interveneto eliminate Hamas," he said. Trump alsoadded, "For them to disarm,in a veryshort timewill be given" phrase throughout the meetingreiterated.

West Bank: "He will do the right thing, I know him very well"regarding

In response to a question about the West Bank, Trump stated that he is in full cooperation with Netanyahucooperationon this issueWhile stating that they were not inagreement, he said, "I cannot say that we are 100% in agreement on the West Bank, but we will reacha conclusion." Trump, regarding hisconfidence in Netanyahu,stated, "Netanyahu will dothe right thing regarding the West Bank. I know him very well.He will do the right thing."expressed in his words. When a reporter claimed thata recent poll suggested that half of Gazans are willing to leave the Gaza Strip, Trump responded, "I heard that figure today,that half of Gaza would leave. I have alwayssaid so.If given the opportunity to live in a better climate, I had saidthey would leave."Trump currently stated, "They have to stay there," andhow the processwill proceed "will beseen"he stated.

"(The Abraham Accords) Saudi Arabia will sign at some point"

Trump gave a message of"expansion" forthe Abraham Accords. Trump said, "The Abraham Accords are great. They will be expanded. The countries are alreadyin agreement regardingexpansionand it will be expandedquite rapidly," he said. In his assessment regarding Saudi Arabia, Trump stated, "Saudi Arabia has behaved very well.They are getting along well with Israel.they did everything we could ask for toachieve. At some point, they will sign the Abraham Accords," he stated.

"(China and Taiwan exercises) There is nothing that worries me."

Regarding the Chinese exercises around Taiwan,Trump replied to a question by saying, "President Xi has neverdid not say anything, andI do not believe he will do so.There is nothing that worries me," he replied. Trump stated, "They have been conducting naval and air exercises for 20-25 years. We willsee"he said.

At the end of his speech, Trump also spoke about Fed Chair Jay Powell. When asked by reporters, "Will you ask the Fed Chair to resign?" Trump replied, "Yes, he should resign, it is very close"we met. I would have liked to fire him, but we came veryclose," he said.

A surprise "Israel Award" from Netanyahu to Trump

Netanyahu, in hisspeech, showered praise on Trumpstated. Netanyahu said, "We have never had a friend as close as President Trump in the White Housebefore.His friendship and support for Israel are extraordinary," he said. Netanyahuannounced that one of Israel's most prestigious awards would be given to Trumpandadded.stating, "We will give this to President Trump this year. For nearly 80 years, we have not given this award to anyone who is not Israeli," he said. Netanyahu stated that theaward would be given due to his "contributions to Israel and the Jewish people."He said.

"Peace with Syria"iswe want a secure border"

Netanyahu summarized his approach regarding Syria along the axis of "border security." Netanyahu stated, "Our goal is peace with Syria and pis to have a secure border. We want to ensure that the border area right next to our borderis secure,free ofterrorists,and free of attacks," he said. Netanyahu added, "Also, our Druze friendsand not just the Druzethemselves,as wellnot only for us, but also for othersto ensure theirsecurity," he stated.

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