Striking messages from the Trump-Netanyahu meeting at the White House: He recalled Pastor Brunson

Responding to questions from members of the press in the Oval Office following the critical summit, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "We do not want a conflict with Turkey."

According to a statement made by the White House shortly before, it was noted that the joint press conference that appeared on Trump's schedule for today would "not take place," and that the two figures would instead answer questions in the Oval Office. The two leaders answered questions in the Oval Office.

TRUMP: IRAN MUST STOP SUPPORTING THE HOUTHIS OR WE WILL INCREASE PRESSURE

Highlights from Trump's statements are as follows:

-We had a great meeting with Netanyahu regarding Iran and trade.

-Our direct talks with Iran have begun and will continue on Saturday.

-Iran must stop supporting the Houthis, otherwise we will increase the pressure.

-The Gaza war will end in the not-too-distant future.

NETANYAHU: WE DO NOT WANT A CONFLICT WITH TURKEY

Highlights from Netanyahu's statements are as follows:

-We will zero out customs duties with the U.S."

-We do not want Syria to be used as a base for attacks against us. We do not want a conflict with Turkey.

Trump has a good relationship with Erdoğan; we want him to help us. We discussed with Trump how we can prevent a conflict with Turkey.

Responding to questions from members of the press in the Oval Office following the critical summit, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "We do not want a conflict with Turkey."

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said that they also discussed the situation in Syria with Trump.

Netanyahu stated, "We also discussed the situation in Syria. We have deteriorating neighborly relations with Turkey.

We do not want Syria to be used by anyone, including Turkey, as a base for attacks on Israel.

Turkey is a country that has great relations with the U.S. President Trump has a relationship with the Turkish leader (Erdoğan). We discussed how we can prevent this conflict in various ways."

TRUMP: I LIKE HIM

U.S. President Trump, emphasizing that he has very good relations with AKP Chairman and President Erdoğan, said, "He is a very strong and intelligent person."

Trump said, "I like him and he likes me."

HE PRAISED ERDOĞAN, RECALLED PASTOR BRUNSON

In the final part of his speech, Trump touched upon relations with Ankara.

The U.S. President, emphasizing that he has very good relations with President Erdoğan and recalling Pastor Andrew Brunson, made the following statements:

- "I have very good relations with a man named Erdoğan. I know the press is angry that I like Erdoğan, but I like him, he likes me, and we have never had any problems. You know we got our pastor back, do you remember?

- "Erdoğan is a very strong and intelligent man. He did something (in Syria) that no one else could do. You have to give him credit.

TO NETANYAHU: YOU AND WE MUST BE REASONABLE

- (Regarding Syria) I think I can solve every problem you have with Turkey. (Pointing to Netanyahu) As long as you are reasonable; you and we must be reasonable about this.

- I have a very, very good relationship with Turkey and its leader, and I think we can solve this problem. I don't think it will be a problem right now."

News Source: İHA