US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States has begun direct talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program, noting that these talks will continue next Saturday.

Trump emphasized that reaching an agreement with Iran is a favorable option for everyone, saying, "We are having direct talks with Iran, and they have begun. They will continue on Saturday. We have a very important meeting, and we will see what happens. I think everyone agrees that reaching an agreement would be better."

Netanyahu said that if there is a diplomatic solution with Iran to end its nuclear efforts, that would be a good thing.

He added that he spoke with Trump about Gaza and Syria, noting that they discussed ways to avoid conflict in the region.

Netanyahu, who is visiting the White House today for the second time since President Trump's inauguration, added, "We don't want Türkiye to exploit the situation in Syria," stressing that work on another agreement is continuing.

Trump also announced that the Gaza war would end "in the near future." He said, "I would like to see the war end, and I think it will end sometime, not in the distant future. We have a hostage problem right now. We're trying to get them released... It's a long process. It shouldn't be too long."

Speaking to reporters after meeting with US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was working on a new deal for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza. "We hope it will succeed," he said.

Netanyahu affirmed their commitment to releasing all hostages and eliminating Hamas in Gaza.

He added that he also spoke with Trump about the US president's plan to transfer displaced Palestinians from Gaza during its reconstruction, which Netanyahu described as a "bold" vision, claiming that many Israelis are willing to accept Gazans.