Trump Likens Himself to Navalny, Netanyahu Defends Gaza Operations

As the Gaza conflict intensifies, Netanyahu asserts Israel's right to defend itself, while Trump draws controversial parallels with Russian dissident Navalny.

• Donald Trump likened himself to Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, drawing criticism for comparing legal challenges in the U.S. to political repression in Russia.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's military actions in Gaza, stating the U.S. would respond similarly if faced with a comparable terror attack.
• Netanyahu outlined three goals for Israel: releasing hostages, destroying Hamas, and ensuring Gaza poses no future threat to Israel.
• The Biden administration and Netanyahu have diverged on the approach to Palestinian governance, with the U.S. advocating for a two-state solution.
• Israel announced plans to build thousands of homes in West Bank settlements, a move criticized by the Biden administration as counterproductive to peace efforts.

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