Netanyahu says meeting with Trump focused on efforts to free hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington

CAIRO (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on efforts to free hostages held in Gaza, stressing his determination to “eliminate” the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas.

Netanyahu also said that they discussed the consequences and possibilities of “the great victory we achieved over Iran,” during his third U.S. visit since the president began his second term on January 20.

(Reporting by Enas Alashray; Editing by Kim Coghill)