Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns that Israel is 'ready to return at any moment' to intensive combat and demands 'full demilitarization' in south Syria. He promises total victory and the return of all hostages. Netanyahu thanks President Trump for his support and commitment to send crucial weapons to Israel. He also supports Trump's plan to relocate the entire Gaza population and have the US rebuild the war-torn Strip. Netanyahu emphasizes that Israel will continue to fight terrorism in the West Bank and hold key positions in Lebanon. He insists on the demilitarization of southern Syria and vows to not allow any threats to the Druze in the region. Lastly, he states that Israel will not accept a nuclear weapon in the hands of Iran.

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