As US president is inaugurated, Israeli leaders thank him for help with hostage deal, PM 'looks forward' to toppling Hamas with his help; European leaders stress mutual security The post Netanyahu, congratulating Trump,

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended congratulations and his "warmest wishes" to President Donald Trump, who was just inaugurated for his second term on Monday evening. "Your first term as President was filled with groundbreaking moments in the history of the great alliance between our two countries,

I look forward to working with you to return the remaining hostages, to destroy Hamas’ military capabilities and end its political rule in Gaza, and to ensure that Gaza never again poses a threat to Israel,

World leaders have congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his enthusiasm on social media, praising the "strong alliance" between Israel and the United States.

It's official. The world has reentered the Donald Trump era. The GOP leader was sworn in as the 47th president on Monday (Jan 20). Trump has a lot on his table when he takes charge as president with issues ranging from national and international affairs to ongoing wars globally.