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Trump meets Netanyahu at Mar‑a‑Lago — warns Hamas and eyes honors

President Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar‑a‑Lago to press Hamas to disarm, warn Iran of consequences, and accept a historic Israeli honor for Trump as leaders tout momentum toward the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan.

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15 years - US offered 15 year security guarantees to Ukraine as part of peace talks

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"If they don't disarm as they agreed to do, then there'll be hell to pay for them" — President Donald Trump

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"I just had a good and very productive telephone call with President Putin of Russia prior to my meeting, at 1:00 P.M. today, with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The meeting will take place in the main dining room of Mar-a-Lago. Press is invited. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT"