Netanyahu says he and Trump ‘see eye to eye’ on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he and US President-elect Donald Trump see “eye to eye on the Iranian threat” .

Netanyahu revealed that he had spoken with Trump three times in recent days, describing their discussions as “very good and important.”

He emphasised their shared understanding of the Iranian threat, acknowledging the various dangers it poses.

As Trump prepares to take office, Israel’s military offensive in Gaza continues, and the country intensifies its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Tensions between Israel and Iran remain high, with no sign of de-escalation. Israel is also engaged in ongoing conflicts with Iranian-backed proxies in Iraq and Yemen, while the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program continues to be a significant concern for Israel.

In a separate statement, Netanyahu discussed an antisemitic attack in Amsterdam targeting fans of the Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof expressed his “shame” over the incident, and Netanyahu called for the harsh punishment of the attackers.

Following the incident, Amsterdam police launched a large-scale investigation into the violent ‘hit and run’ assaults carried out by youth gangs, reportedly encouraged by social media calls to target Jewish individuals.

Five people were treated for injuries at local hospitals, and more than 60 suspects were arrested.

Prosecutors in Amsterdam confirmed that four suspects, including two minors, remained in custody on Saturday, with arraignments set for the following week. They also stated that further arrests are expected as investigators review video footage of the attacks.

Before the match, it was reported that Israeli football fans had torn a Palestinian flag, chanted anti-Arab slogans and started fights.