As US president inaugurated, Israeli leaders thank him for help with hostage deal, PM 'looks forward' to toppling Hamas with his help; reports say premier may go to DC next month The post Netanyahu, congratulating Trump,

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended congratulations and his "warmest wishes" to President Donald Trump, who was just inaugurated for his second term on Monday evening. "Your first term as President was filled with groundbreaking moments in the history of the great alliance between our two countries,

I look forward to working with you to return the remaining hostages, to destroy Hamas’ military capabilities and end its political rule in Gaza, and to ensure that Gaza never again poses a threat to Israel,

In Washington, the inauguration of the 47th President of the US, Donald Trump, took place. A number of world leaders congratulated the Republican Party leader on his return to the White House, reports Reuters.

World leaders have congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his enthusiasm on social media, praising the "strong alliance" between Israel and the United States.