Netanyahu Aims to Secure Hostage Release and Tackle Hamas Threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, preparing for a significant meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, reiterated his resolve to secure the release of hostages in Gaza and confront the threat posed by Hamas to Israel.

On the eve of his trip to Washington, Netanyahu stressed that Israeli negotiators traveling to Qatar for ceasefire discussions have precise directives to broker an agreement on terms favorable to Israel.

"I am confident that my discussions with President Trump will substantially aid in achieving these outcomes," Netanyahu stated.

(With inputs from agencies.)