President Trump reaffirmed that the United States and Israel are great allies on Monday in Jerusalem. He spoke in a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“Today we reaffirmed the unbreakable bond of friendship between Israel and the United States—a friendship built on our shared love of freedom, our shared belief in human dignity, and our shared hope for an Israel at lasting peace. We want Israel to have peace,” said Trump.
The president is on a nine-day international trip. He first visited Saudi Arabia before flying to Israel.
“During my travels I have seen many hopeful signs that lead me to believe that we can truly achieve a more peaceful future for this region and for people of all faiths and all beliefs, and frankly all over the world,” said Trump.
Trump said the United States is committed to “eradicating the violent ideologies” that have caused “needless bloodshed and killing.”
He also reiterated his commitment to bringing peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
“We are willing to work together. I believe that a new level of partnership is possible and will happen – one that will bring greater safety to this region, greater security to the United States, and greater prosperity to the world,” said Trump.
“I thank the prime minister for his commitment to pursuing the peace process. He is working very hard at it—it’s not easy. I’ve heard it’s one of the toughest deals of all. But I have a feeling that we’re going to get there eventually,” he added.
The president believes talks with all parties will be productive.
“I feel strongly about that because there’s a lot of love out there. And people from all nations, even nations that you would be surprised to hear, they want to stop the killing, they’ve had enough. America stands ready to assist in every way we can. Our deep and lasting friendship will only grow deeper and stronger as we work together in the days ahead,” he said.
On Tuesday, President Trump is set to meet with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank and deliver a speech at the Israel Museum.
