Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he was committed to peace, AFP reports.

Addressing Israel’s parliament alongside Trump, Netanyahu praised the US president for helping broker the first phase of a Gaza deal that saw the return of all living Israeli hostages.

 US President Donald Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu interact after Netanyahu addressed the Knesset on Oct 13, 2025 in Jerusalem. Chip Somodevilla/Pool via Reuters
US President Donald Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu interact after Netanyahu addressed the Knesset on Oct 13, 2025 in Jerusalem. Chip Somodevilla/Pool via Reuters

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