Foreign Pool report # 4 Oval Office Spray
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- Nadia Bilbassy
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- Monday, April 7, 2025, 4:50 PM
The pool entered the Oval Office at 3:08 p.m. President Trump was seated next to the Israeli Prime Minister. The President spoke first, followed by the Prime Minister, who did not directly answer any questions, as most were directed at the President. He spoke only in English.
Halfway through, the Prime Minister addressed a question regarding countries that might accept Palestinians from Gaza, though he did not name any specific nations.
The President took several questions, including one from your pooler about direct contact with Iran. He stated that high-level discussions will take place on Saturday but declined to disclose the location.
At the end of his remarks, the Israeli Prime Minister said he agreed with the objective of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The Oval Office spray was carried live on the White House Youtube page and concluded at 4:07 p.m.
The Israeli delegation was seated opposite the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, and the Vice President. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and his envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff spotted in the room.
Ron Dermer handed the Prime Minister a white paper, most likley had the topics discussed.
President Trump noted that the U.S. provides Israel with approximately $4 billion annually.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's motorcade departed the White House at 4:47 PM.
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