Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday described US President Donald Trump as the "greatest friend" Israel has ever had in the White House.

"Donald Trump is the greatest friend that the state of Israel has ever had in the White House. No American president has ever done more for Israel," Netanyahu said in parliament ahead of Trump's address to lawmakers.

Netanyahu, in his speech to parliament, also praised Israel's soldiers, claiming the country had "achieved amazing victories over Hamas."

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump received several standing ovations from Israeli lawmakers as he prepared to give a speech after meeting with the families of Israeli captives released by Hamas on Monday.

“This is a great day, this is a whole new beginning,” Trump told reporters after ar

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