Trump emphasized the enduring friendship between the US and Israel while also complimenting the leaders he met during his previous stop-over in Saudi Arabia. Speaking before Trump, Netanyahu warned of Iran’s “unbridled ambition to become a nuclear state” while also expressing his optimism over what he called “a real hope for change” in the Middle East. Trump addresses Israeli-Palestinian divideEarlier, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin told Trump that Israel was honored to welcome a partner in both business and peace. “We love Israel,” Trump said in prepared remarks delivered on the tarmac. Trump and his wife, Melania, were welcomed by Netanyahu, his wife, Sara, and President Rivlin and his wife, Nechama.

Source: Egypt Independent May 23, 2017 08:26 UTC