Nir Barkat: I don’t know what information you’re getting, but the Israeli security forces are securing Israel. NB: I’m happy and I want to thank President Trump for this initiative. But to have an alternative group of countries, an alternative to the U.N., led by President Trump? RA: President Trump has urged your president, President [Isaac] Herzog, to pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu. We will have the minimal based on the tariffs that President Trump decided on.

Source: International New York Times January 22, 2026 16:57 UTC