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Netanyahu says he held ‘friendly’ talks with Trump over Syria and Gaza hostages

Palestinians in Gaza inspect the scene after an airstrike hit a Unrwa-run school sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis on Sunday. Benjamin Netanyahu said he spoke to Donald Trump at the weekend over Syria and efforts to free hostages being held in Gaza.
Palestinians in Gaza inspect the scene after an airstrike hit a Unrwa-run school sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis on Sunday. Benjamin Netanyahu said he spoke to Donald Trump at the weekend over Syria and efforts to free hostages being held in Gaza. Photograph: Haitham Imad/EPA

Benjamin Netanyahu has said he spoke to Donald Trump over the weekend about his plans in Syria and efforts to secure the release of hostages in Gaza amid a wave of strikes in the territory.

The Israeli prime minister said in an address on Sunday night: “We had a very friendly, warm and important discussion. We discussed the need to complete Israel’s victory and we spoke at length about the efforts we are making to free our hostages.”

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