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White House: Trump inviting Netanyahu before others means he’ll keep standing strongly with Israel

By Jacob Magid 4 February 2025, 7:53 pm 6 Edit

Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

WASHINGTON — The fact that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to visit the White House demonstrates that US President Donald Trump “will continue to stand strongly with Israel and that he is wholeheartedly committed to ensuring all of the hostages return home,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt tells reporters during a brief gaggle ahead of the two leaders’ meeting later today.

She adds that Trump’s Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff will also be made available to speak to reporters later today.

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