READOUT OF DONALD J. TRUMP’S MEETING WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN
NETANYAHU
September 25, 2016
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/press-releases/readout-of-donald-j.-trumps-meeting-with-israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-ne
NEW YORK, NY - Donald J. Trump met privately today with Prime Minister
Netanyahu for over an hour at Mr. Trump's residence in Trump Tower. The two
have known each other for many years and had the opportunity to discuss many
topics important to both countries.
Mr. Trump and the Prime Minister discussed the special relationship between
America and Israel and the unbreakable bond between the two countries. The
topics of military assistance, security and regional stability were
addressed. Mr. Trump agreed that the military assistance provided to Israel
and missile defense cooperation with Israel are an excellent investment for
America. Mr. Trump said that under a Trump administration, there will be
extraordinary strategic, technological, military and intelligence
cooperation between the two countries. Mr. Trump recognized Israel as a
vital partner of the United States in the global war against radical Islamic
terrorism.
They discussed at length the nuclear deal with Iran, the battle against ISIS
and many other regional security concerns.
Mr. Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed at length Israel's
successful experience with a security fence that helped secure its borders.
They discussed Israel’s burgeoning hi-tech and biotech economy and how it
has made stunning advances improving and saving lives around the world. In
particular, Mr. Trump noted Israel’s emergence as a world leader in cyber
defense and security and its cooperation with the United States in this
regard.
Mr. Trump recognized that Israel and its citizens have suffered far too long
on the front lines of Islamic terrorism. He agreed with Prime Minister
Netanyahu that the Israeli people want a just and lasting peace with their
neighbors, but that peace will only come when the Palestinians renounce
hatred and violence and accept Israel as a Jewish State.
Finally, Mr. Trump acknowledged that Jerusalem has been the eternal capital
of the Jewish People for over 3000 years, and that the United States, under
a Trump administration, will finally accept the long-standing Congressional
mandate to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of the State of
Israel.
The meeting concluded with both leaders promising the highest level of
mutual support and cooperation should Mr. Trump have the honor and privilege
of being elected President of the United States.
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Statement from the PM's Bureau
(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)
Prime Minister Netanyahu met this morning (Sunday, 25 September 2016), in
New York, with Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump. The meeting
was held in Mr. Trump's residence and lasted for more than an hour.
Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Ron Dermer and Mr. Trump's
son-in-law, Jared Kushner, also attended the meeting.
Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed with Mr. Trump issues relating to
Israel's security and its efforts to achieve stability and peace in the
Middle East.
Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked Mr. Trump for his friendship and support
for Israel.
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