Key facts
- President Donald Trump praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "great wartime prime minister."
- Trump asserted that no U.S. president has done more for Israel than he has.
- Trump cited his administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights as key achievements.
- Trump indicated he intends to remove Syria from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism.
- Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of a NATO Summit.
President Donald Trump lauded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "great wartime prime minister," asserting that no U.S. president has provided more support to Israel than he has. Trump highlighted his administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights as significant achievements.
During a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of a NATO Summit, Trump stated that Syria had undergone a transformation following his decision to lift sanctions. He indicated an intention to remove Syria from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, citing positive developments and al-Sharaa's leadership. The two also discussed Syria's potential role in regional security, including addressing Hezbollah's activities in Lebanon.
Trump also defended his relationship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, noting Turkey's importance as a NATO ally and stating that Erdogan had not taken action against Israel. When asked about Netanyahu's potential re-election, Trump declined to comment on Israeli domestic politics but suggested the prime minister should be popular due to his performance.