Overview
- Trump warned he would move quickly against any Iranian effort to rebuild nuclear facilities and said he supports Israeli action if Iran expands its missile program.
- After the meeting, Trump said Hamas has a short window to begin disarming under the Gaza ceasefire or it will face severe consequences.
- Axios reports Netanyahu raised possible 2026 strikes on Iran, with no agreed timetable or thresholds, while officials say Trump would likely support a "round two" if reconstitution is verified.
- Two senior U.S. officials said Netanyahu agreed to proceed to phase two of the Gaza plan, with Trump expected to announce a Gaza Board of Peace and a technocratic Palestinian government in January, including a first meeting planned at Davos.
- Netanyahu announced Israel’s highest civilian honor for Trump, while Israel’s presidential office disputed Trump’s claim of a recent pardon conversation with President Isaac Herzog.