education of american students that has fallen woefully behind other countries and he talked about how low ranked we are in comparison to even places like china and to change all that and he thinks eliminating the department of education is a good place to start and also spoke very forcefully at the top about iran saying that he believes that they are too close to having a nuclear weapon. he is open to discussions with iran but he believes that the whole region really wants peace and he says saudi arabia clearly would like to move towards peace. he believes that iran is probably interested in it and look for a better future for gaza and right now he is waiting. just a few minutes away you will see benjamin netanyahu, pull up and get ready for their meeting. that is the story. more story for you tomorrow. right here. we start this hour with the fox news alert, right now

president trump is getting ready to welcome israeli prime minister to the white house, the two leaders will hold a bilateral meeting followed by a news conference, we expect they will address the ongoing cease-fire agreement between israel and hamas, the hostage releases and as was just mentioned in that q&a at the white house, the growing threat of iran. we are monitoring the visit, any comments they make we will directly go to hear. but right now, as we watch and wait for the big rifle, let's bring in tray live in tel aviv. >> good afternoon, "the wall street journal" reports the trump administration is preparing a 1 billion-dollar arms package for israel, this military aid is set to include both bulldozers and 1000-pound bombs. we do know this comes as israeli prime minister is in washington, loathing meetings about the gaza

cease-fire in addition to bilateral talks with president trump. this week guitar negotiators are restarting conversations to determine how face two of the agreement will be implement it, if it adds plant is expected to lead to the release of all remaining living hostages in addition to seeing an israeli withdrawal from gaza, why -- while high level talks these more technical conversations are moving forward in doha, the coordination to implement the deal is extensive and also includes the critical humanitarian angle with additional aid trucks entering the enclave and wounded patience exiting, trump's middle east convoy addressed these efforts today, outside the white house. >> we are hopeful he will get to the right place on face two, and what me in the national security advisor are identifying which by the way, president trump identified, is that phase three the reconstruction, is not going to go the way that agreement talks about which is a five-year program. it's physically impossible.

>> the main issue here is that benjamin is under immense domestic political pressure to resume the war against thomas,'s position comes amid the backdrop of other significant security issues including iran and yemen, not to mention the ongoing israeli operations in the west bank. this morning two israeli soldiers were killed in a shooting attack that targeted an observation post was so much happening in the region, the medians today are consequential and significant for the future of the middle east. >> will: we have our eyes on the white house, we are watching for benjamin to arrive with his meeting, with donald trump. talking about the complicating factors of course the nature of face two as you described as complicated within itself, but then there is the issue of benjamin's pressures within israel, to recommence its war against thomas. then there is the relationship and the personalities of the two men that we are about to watch at the white house, what do you understand right now, what is the nature of the relationship between benjamin and donald trump?

>> well today we can expect these were the prime minister to think president trump for getting this cease-fire deal done we have talked with israeli officials with guitar officials, with hamas, all of the people involved in these conversations say there would be no deal, across the finish line if it was not for president trump and his middle east convoy, as we look forward there is going to be some difficult conversations taking place. the president has made clear he wants to see the war in the middle east, and that benjamin is under that domestic political pressure from his current cabinet and his former national security minister . with officials saying they would leave the coalition, if benjamin does not resume the war against gaza. when you see the images out of the strip they are significant and they are bad for israel because the israelis went into this conflict after they were attacked, on the morning of october 7th with the two key, to bring the hostages home and that has started this month we are seeing this new deal implemented with life hostages,

being released from hamas captivity, the other objective was to defeat and destroy hamas, israeli officials briefing the the media, going out in public saying hamas brigades had been destroyed, then you see these images of hamas brigades, the men who carried out that massacre, on the backs of pickup trucks. with weapons rpgs and machine guns parading through the streets of gaza. hamas is still in control of the strip, it raises this question about what comes next, will be israelis try to enter back into the fight following phase one or will president trump try to look for an off-ramp where everyone wins and ultimately, the gaza strip as you heard from him in the oval office, would be rebuilt and palestinians would have a future, were they could see an option that is not hamas and allow the region to have some more peace and stability. >> will: it's hard to move on to second base without first covering first base and as you pointed out if hamas is to marching in the streets of gaza, that is the problem to deal with that sits at first base. they are discussing what happens

when you arrive a second base and that of a -- that is what happens to gaza, not necessarily a meeting for trump and benjamin, that might be a meeting later trump meets with the leaders of jordan or egypt. do you see a willingness in the region from egypt from jordan from the rest of the middle east to take in the palestinians? >> look, president trump has a lot of leverage over both jordan and egypt when it comes to any sort of foreign policy, the military aid to the united states gives to these countries is so significant the president could say look you have to take palestinians temporarily from gaza, while the rebuilding efforts get underway, or the military aid to these countries could be reduced. i think we have to look at president trump's comments in the oval office when we try to figure out where this administration stands on gaza. administration officials including see what cough are correct gaza is destroyed the level of destruction is catastrophic we have it with our own eyes.

it will take years to rebuild the gaza strip, because they are going to have to deal with things like unexploded ordinances and looking at things like sewer lines and water lines and when you have nearly 2 million people in this space it is going to make the situation very difficult, one thing we should point out here, the initial comment from the oval office, the media was picking this up saying that president trump wanted to see palestinians criminally removed from gaza, this is not the case. according to the commander in chief himself, he is talking about temporarily removing people from certain areas so rebuilding efforts can get underway. this is a critical point to think about because this is a deal that involves 2 million civilians, that are currently living inside gaza, and these are the people that will have to adhere to any sort of evacuation orders. that would be involved in moving outside of gaza, at least temporarily. it's an incredible complex situation would -- when you look at the history, gaza has been difficult for a variety of reasons but has to do with the fact that hamas has remained in

control of gaza since 2006 and they built up a force of militants that were able to conduct this large-scale attack against israel, on the morning of october 7th and both the americans and the israelis agree on one key agenda item, that is not having hamas in control, for the future of gaza. >> will: great stuff, as always. now, as we wait the arrival of prime minister benjamin to the white house let's bring in david, he is a former u.s. ambassador to israel. david, good to see you this afternoon, we are monitoring images of benjamin's arrival to the white house, you heard the discussion i just had with a tray, at such a complicated moment for this meeting and for benjamin, on one hand you have the president of the united states seeking continuation of this peace agreement, and ability to move forward, but within israel there is an understandable since this is not over yet, hamas has not

been destroyed. how does this work in this conversation for benjamin? >> so, thank you for having me, i think we should focus on the points of agreement because there are some fundamental points of agreement between the prime minister in the president, number 1, hamas must be eradicated, they have to leave the gaza strip and no one like hamas or hezbollah, nobody can replace them so we need a terror free gaza. they both agree there's no question about it, secondly, to the extent possible, the relations between israel and saudi arabia should be advanced, again a lot of details not sure what the prize will be, but that is the goal. third, iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and they are getting roughly close and the president as you know, signed an executive order today, imposing maximum pressure on iran. these are three very fundamental points as to which there is an agreement and sure, very

complicated to rebuild gaza. i agree with steve, to 15 your project, the leverage on it jordan and egypt is probably the only choice were also they going to go? there is no place for them to go. with all the complexities, there are not many options and the objectives are pretty clear so i'm hoping that this meeting, heads in that direction and pretty sure it will knowing both sides pretty well. >> will: you mentioned the points of agreement and one of those that you mentioned is iran. president trump did mention it today, as you pointed out in his executive order signing maximum pressure on iran. in fact let's take a moment, let's listen to president trump just a little bit earlier when it comes to iran. >> president donald trump: i'm signing this and i'm in happy to do it. i really have to, i don't have a choice because we have to be strong and firm and i hope that it's not going to have to be used in any great measure at all they cannot have a nuclear

weapon. we've made a very simple, iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. we do want to be tough on iran, we don't want to be tough on anybody but they cannot have a nuclear weapon. >> will: david i think the question is, how far or how much toughness will be placed on iran , will this be the end, will there be conversations about whether or not is necessary for strike, i don't think president trump suggested he has an appetite for that, i think he said in fact he does not want to start another conflict. i would wonder if that is not something that is discussed today between trump and benjamin? >> i have no doubt it will be discussed, i've been in the room the past monday and they said earlier there is an agreement. they just unlocked $1 billion worth of major weaponry towards israel, these 2000-pound bombs abide and had refused to israel,

they are only there for one purpose. no other reason than to attack iran's nuclear facility. the singles are being sent, trump stick, you want to mess with me? between the united states and israel after israel flew into iran a few months ago, destroyed all of their defence mechanisms, iran sent 300 ballistic missiles to israel did not kill a single person, we know who is going to win this battle. trump is setting up the stick pretty carefully but he does not want to. unwilling anybody wants to. israel doesn't want to either. it's better for the whole world and that is definitely the president's preference. >> will: david, former ambassador of israel here thank you so much. we have the zoom in of the guards outside the white house

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>> will: we are awaiting israeli prime minister benjamin arrival to the white house, we

will take you there when it happens. but in the meantime president trump cabinet picks hang in the balance as they head to the senate floor for a final vote, that he hold up, republican senator bill announcing today that he is going to support rfk jr. and he is not the only one picking up support. trump's dni pick chelsea locking it two yes votes from g.o.p. senator susan and todd so let's consider this misery day on the will cane show earlier today on my digital show we invited in missouri attorney general, to talk about their suit against china in missouri for their covid-19 policies that they unleashed on your citizens there, now i welcome in missouri public senator josh. we will consider this misery day senator and we will also consider it a great day. >> you now to win over the committee for rfk, seems to be

an good path for her confirmation, what one over some of your republican colleagues, some reluctant colleagues. perhaps susan when it comes to chelsea? >> well i think when it comes to chelsea listen you have to admire her directness, and the fact that she understands she is going to be an honest broker as they dni and she will tell it like it is. she is going to stop the last four years that we have been consistently misled with the public, they have been lied to. they have lied to us about everything under the sun and chelsea is a truth teller, which is by the way, the reason why you have had all of these forces opposing her, she is come out and said yes section seven '02 it really does need to be reformed -- section 702, it really does need to be reformed. she has taken on the biggest interest, the establish interest in washington, the fact that she's winning over the critics with her forthrightness is

terrific. the same is true for rfk, i listen to them one by one, and i think it is hard to argue with people who have the courage of their conviction. >> will: senator, seth came out of the committee hearing with the republican senators on the floor in the senate it still came down to a 50/50 tie, requiring the vice president to step then . to confirm pete as secretary of defence, what to expect now on a floor vote, first for rfk would assume and ultimately for chelsea, do you expect the necessary republicans to be there for confirmation? >> i think it will be close. i do think it will be close. will it be more than the 50 republicans, i'm not sure but i'm confident now that both will be confirmed. i think those votes you have ever republicans supporting them on both of those committees, but listen, washington does not change easy. that is the bottom line here. you have lots of establishment and forces like big pharma in

the case of rfk, a big pharma hates rfk which in my mind is the greatest thing he has going for him, the fact that he understands you have to hold these people accountable, i love the fact he's up there suing big pharma, it's the best thing about his nomination. but they are going to go hard after him on the floor, i believe he will be confirmed, but it is going to be a fight because they are scared what he will do one sees an office and i hope he does everything he is promised to do. >> will: for whatever it's worth betting markets, 96% for confirmation i'm now -- i'm sure you know more but again, for whatever it's worth, that is where we are. let's talk about doj, let's talk about the 36 contracts that have been terminated, saves about $165 million, every step of the way senator, no matter what the cut has been from usaid or any cut within the federal government, the left has cried uncle, most of your democratic colleagues have cried about the

deep cuts of these beginning cuts. i'm curious from your impression so far, is there any cut that is acceptable to your friends, colleagues, opponents on the left? >> no of course not because they love government, they love bureaucracy and even more than that they love the far left agenda. is a perfect example here is an agency that has been off road, spending our taxpayer money promotion abortions, promoting a far left trans agenda overseas, you want to talk about a form of imperialism, it's cultural imperialism of the worst kind, leftist marxist cultural imperialism that does not reflect the values of the american people, not at all in now when this president brings them to heal and says we are not going to do that anymore the left melted down, of course they do because these agencies have been the mouthpiece, that is why we need top to bottom review i love the reformed. >> will: i mentioned i was sort of joking with you when i talked about having missouri

attorney general on the will show earlier today talking about the suit against china, which is been affirmed by the circuit, suing china over their covid-19 policies you as well, now in the senate held a hearing, again this is largely but not exclusively about china and that is on the fentanyl crisis, i want to share with you this quote, is stuck out to me and i'm sure you've seen it. this is a quote from the chinese foreign ministry. fentanyl is america's problem. what would you say to china? >> they are trying to kill us, they are trying to make an unbelievable amount of profit, they are trying to kill americans within it i would say to them, we are not going to stand for it anymore we are coming for you that is why missouri's lawsuit is so important, it's why it's important with the president, getting tough with china we need to slap tariffs on them, sanction them, they could clear the open season on the united states is over. for all of our enemies out there, you've had an open season for the past four years, it is over and that begins with china. >> will: thank you for joining

us as we speak we have images on your screen you can see that is really prime minister benjamin is arriving at the white house, president donald trump. we are going to keep an eye on that meeting, because we expect there to be a little bit of a q&a here shortly we can play back you on the will show. again we will keep our eyes on that. as they have made their way into the white house. when that comes up we will have that for you we will share that with you here, whatever playback and a press conference they have as they sit down together. in fact let's stay here in case they sit down together. we are going to look for what comes out of that meeting, what we will do is take a quick break, stay with us in moments we will have some sound, and pictures of the conversation between president trump and benjamin.

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>> will: welcome back it just two weeks president trump is targeting a lot of fat and government agencies, i want to give you a snapshot see we can keep up with what is happening when it comes to government personnel. one week ago president trump and the federal hiring freeze, he also began cutting opn workforce and programs he explored cutting the department of education something we heard about moments ago from the oval office. he has removed 17 inspector generals, there has been a funding freeze as of yesterday on u.s. a i.d., there has been an offer for buyouts for federal workers, he sent home 160 employees pending review, and fired multiple fbi officials. you could argue it serves a dual purpose. my next guest is charged with trimming down now, the environmental prection agency. and notified 1000 staffers that

they can assume be out of a job, he is epa administrator, joining me now. great to see you today, i think i would love to ask you both about the global cuts to personnel across washington, d.c.,, and how that affects or how it inspires, what you take over epa what i believed to be, essentially some anticipation of 1000 out of what? 50,000 employees could soon be cut back. >> well, we have some people who are taking president trump's fork in the road, that allows them to leave and get paid until the end of september, we also initiated something called a voluntary early retirement so some people are deciding to retire early, others just deciding on their own it's time to go. then we will be able to assess those numbers and what the impact is. we have core statutory obligations, congress, sets out that in the environmental

protection agency, they have to follow a mission of protecting human health and the environment. right now, we have responses going on in california, the largest fire response in the history of the epa, yesterday i was with vice president vance and east palestinian earlier in the week we were involved in a hurricane response. we need the personnel to be able to do the mission, but it's important that we are not wasting tax dollars. we also have people who are showing up, being productive and effective, i got one stock earlier today from somebody on my team you pointed out after some research because we are just coming into the building, on mondays and fridays we usually have about five or 8% capacity inside of the building. on the best day may be that number is closer to one-third, we have to get that number up and everybody has to return back to work. >> will: 548% on mondays and fridays at a high-water mark you

hit 30 percent, this leads to an obvious question, you have to fulfil your core mission as you point out. what percent currently dictate dedicate to the epa do you find is necessary to execute that mission? >> well that's exactly what we are working on right now, we want to make sure that we are fulfilling our statutory obligations congress has set out all different kinds of things, that they want us to do and we need to do it exceptionally but, there are other things where an agency decides to go further so the supreme court in a decision called -- they overturned something called the chevron and what they decided, is that these agencies, cannot just decide on their own what they want the law to be, congress sets the law, the president signs that, but we cannot have our bureaucrats deciding on their own that this

is what we are going to start doing, this is where we create roles to back up some agenda that is hours but never passed by congress. supreme court said no, we are not allowed to do that, i respect that we have to follow the role of law. >> will: that allows you to follow the statutory obligations in the state of the mission which would not include, the type of money you are spending on climate justice initiatives and so forth, i think we have a running list we can share the audience on the types of spending that is probably clouded your mission. including $50 million to new york, immigrant coalition $100 million to indian collective and so forth, advocates as well for open borders. receiving money, so tightening up the statutory obligation, tightening up the mission, tightening up the workforce dedicated to executing a mission, seems a great place to start. you mentioned north carolina, east palestinian, california i want to share this and get your

reaction, president trump at this out last night on truth social the waters flowing in california. he said these once empty pipes are with beautiful water, too bad they refused to do this during my first term, there would've been no fires. i want to thank the great military and the army for their love of our country and getting this emergency done, you can see through our videos, those -- that water flowing, it's criticized by cbs, by other mainstream media outlets, what do you say about this, that was posted and now you can see the images being shared with the water in california? >> president trump made his priority clear and his purpose was something that was made very clear to secretary and i, we have been in touch to make sure that we were doing our part to assist, we want to make sure the

waters flowing, we also want to make sure that there is access to safe drinking water, this response is big, what is going on in l.a. right now is the largest wild fire response in the history of the epa, we want to do a good job and as you have mentioned the statutory obligations, president trump wants to make america energy dominant, he wants permanent reform, he wants to make american ai capital the world, he wants to bring back american auto jobs, our agencies including epa we have to be aware of these economic concerns, these priorities, we have to make them our priorities and get the job done. >> will: hopefully with fewer federal personnel than what we've seen over the past well, century in the united states of america! always great to see you here, thank you so much for your time. president trump and it's really a minister are meeting in the oval office right now as we speak, we are expecting remarks

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>> will: president trump is meeting with israeli prime minister benjamin, we are expecting remarks and we are going to bring them to you, when they happen. meanwhile, speaking of israel

speaking of the world there is a lot going on he. there has been concerned with the united states falling into the realm of isolationism. we withdraw from the world, i think what has become clear is that we will be involved in the world, as it serves america. very reminiscent of the monroe dr., it dates back to the 1820s. it's best known as a u.s. policy towards the western hemisphere a prioritized american power, in the west and war in european nations of any intervention in the western hemisphere would be seen as a potential hostile act. it was embraced from the beginning, essentially of the country. thomas jefferson, eventually james monroe. here is how it works, there is an excerpt from the monroe dr., said quote we should consider any way to extend their system to portion is hemisphere is dangerous to our peace and safety.

that was a warning to the european powers to stay out of the western hemisphere, no more colonization. normal meddling -- no more meddling. today what we are looking at is the trump doctrine, very similar to the monroe doctrine, we talk about influence in the west, influence among our neighbours that serves america. he is mentioned several times number 1, canada. making canada the 51st aid. in fact, it was mentioned as recently, as yesterday. >> president donald trump: what i would like to see his canada become our 51st day, we give them protection, military protection, we don't need them to build our cars i would rather see detroit or south carolina or any one of our tennessee states build cars we don't need them for lumber, we don't need them for anything, we don't need them for energy we have our own energy of . we don't need them for energy.

why are we doing this, some people say that would be a long shot, if people want to play the game right, it would be 100% certain that they become a state. but a lot of people don't like to play the game because they don't have the threshold. >> will: when it comes to canada, it has led to a pause in the tariffs for 30 days because canada has suggested they will develop 3 billion to a border plan, list cartels as terrorists and they will ensure 24/7 eyes on the border. then there is panama, the panama canal is always been under american control until it was turned over some time ago and who then starts having influence over what happens in panama? china! much like the european powers in the 1800s looking to influence the western hemisphere, china has now been warned you will not be in control of what happens, in the west. here is secretary of state marco rubio.

>> there are a lot of options and i'm not going to conclude any options. at a prerequisite baseline, we cannot continue to have the chinese and their companies exercising effective control of the canal area and that needs to happen, i was pretty clear and i hope you will see additional steps in the days to come, to reaffirm that. >> will: as well as our influence over latin america, el salvador president has offered the united states, the opportunity to outsource part of his prison system, we are willing, to take in the convicted criminals including convicted u.s. citizens, meaning ms-13 into our mega praise in exchange for a fee. finally, that brings us to greenland. greenland long controlled by denmark. greenland key to the united states future the arctic circle security. key minerals that are necessary for the future of the united states of america. denmark, agreement, the

united states, it just fits, facing west. even the danish prime ministers hearing the music,. >> the chairman, the leader of greenland has been clear that they are not for sale. i totally agree with the americans that the high north, the arctic region is becoming more important when we talk about defensive and security and deterrence. it is possible to find a way to find stronger footprints in greenland they are already there, and they can have more possibilities. >> moving america away from a position of isolationism, we will not meddle in your world europe if you don't meddle in hours, the trump doctor and said something similar to china. president trump and israeli prime minister benjamin continue their meeting in the

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♪ ♪ >> will: well, that song you are hearing is country music star lee brice. when we launch this show two weeks ago, it was near the top of my list to bring in as a guest, and today, we got him. i've been wanting to talk to country music stars from time to time, just like sports stars from time to time here on "the will cain show," and today we have the platinum selling country music star, grandma nominee, cma and acm award winner, who is currently by the way on tour, it is lee brice on "the will cain show," what is up, lee? >> man, i'm just glad i get to talk to you this time of day,

i'm used to watching you a little earlier in the day, so congratulations, brother, this is awesome. >> will: yeah, last time i saw you was probably one of the earliest concerts you've ever performed, for hood texas for "fox & friends." i don't think you are in the habit of getting up early and doing concerts at 7:00 a.m. but that morning you did for the men and women who serve the u.s. army. >> that was a very special -- and they came out ready to rock, too, right? >> will: they sure did. man, of course. i don't know what normal entertainment is like in texas, but lee brice for breakfast is probably fun. >> [laughs] you know, we are glad to get back home. we were up north this past weekend on our first weekend of this tour, and it was wet, cold, snow every day, and we got back to at least tennessee and it was a little warm front here so it has been kind of nice. >> will: lee, you are on a hot run, as i just mentioned -- and you know, the truth is the

entire genre is on a hot run. the country loves country. and it's not just musically. it's culturally. the entire -- that version, that vision of america is really something that has been embraced by america, from "yellowstone" and cowboy boots to country music, it has all been big and i don't think it started in 2024. i don't know when it started. but it does feel like you are at a bit of a high watermark -- i hope not. i hope it keeps going. in fact, people will continue to be drawn to that movie version of america. >> it hadn't just started, like you said, i think even when i did a song with carly pearce, i was like even wondering if i really, really country song was going to maybe be popular, you know? either way, i loved the song and i was happy, so excited to do it, and then i was like, blown away with the response, so i have seen it changing like you

are talking about, with tv, just the whole world, country music has been on top for a long time, really, but other versions of country music, but sort of the roots of country music, it's come back to be not just a popular thing, but i think something that people are craving. i think they're just craving real and honesty and, you know, god and country, but like meaning that when you say it, so i'm glad to be a part of it, anyway i can be. >> will: well, you said you got home to tennessee, really quickly, everybody asks me to what city is behind you, will? my responses hang in there, we are building a studio for "the will cain show," hang in there. the answer is i don't know. we bumped home south carolina, ui home in tennessee peered there's a push by hollywood actors to get the film industry to texas. are we moving country from nashville to texas? it is pretty big. we have austin. >> austin is great, it really

is, but nashville has all kind of music, too. look, you've got the church of country music right here, the ryman. this is always going to be the home of country music. but listen, texas has its thing, and i love texas and i have been there a whole lot, a lot of love and a lot of time down there. >> will: i'm going to apologize in advance because president trump make cut us off, lee brice, going to watch if you will give remarks with benjamin netanyahu. i have to ask about your tour. "you, me, my guitar," and he released a new single, "cry." >> it is a new single that i am so excited about because men knew to be able to say this kind of stuff, and i think i try to be a vehicle for guys to say stuff they don't necessarily know how to say. hard to dance are to love. with his new tour we loved it and we're getting started, so "you, me, and my guitar," you is you. >> will: lee brice, thank you so much peered we are going to

jump to president trump. moments ago, he and prime minister benjamin netanyahu making her marks from the oval office. >> [indistinct] >> president trump: deserve it, but they will never give it to us. >> reporter: what needs to happen for normalization and saudi arabia? >> we are going to see, a lot of people, we have steps to go yet, as you know, and maybe those steps go forward and maybe they don't, dealing with a very complex group of people, situation and people. but we have the right man, we have the right leader of israel. he has done a great job, and we have been friends for a long time peered we do a great job, also. and i think we have a combination that is very unbeatable, actually. [overlapping questions]

>> president trump: where is that person coming from? >> reporter: what did you hear from the israeli side today that they are not willing to go through with the deal to get all of the hostages -- >> president trump: we will see what happens. whatever happens, we will be prepared to handle the situ situation. [overlapping questions] >> reporter: on the saudis demanding the palestinians -- >> president trump: no. >> reporter: are they demanding a path -- >> president trump: everybody's demanding one thing, you know what that is? piece. we want peace. we want people to stop being killed. everybody is demanding one thing. and he wants peace, too. >> reporter: mr. president, is it possible in israel. [indistinct] >> president trump: to get the deal done? sure, why wouldn't a deal get done? a deal can't get done. we will see what happens. we are dealing with very couple hated people. but a deal can absolutely get done. [overlapping questions] >> reporter: israeli strike on iraq?

>> president trump: we will see what happens. >> reporter: prime minister netanyahu, we have heard joe biden and donald trump take credit for the hostage and cease-fire deals. who do you think deserves more credit? >> prime minister netanyahu: i think president trump, with great force and powerful leadership. i appreciate it. he sent a very good emissary. he has helped a lot. and, you know, i'll just tell you, i'm happy that they are here. and i'm sure the president is happy that they are here. and i would think that is about enough. >> reporter: president trump, prime minister, what about israeli hostage held in iraq? >> prime minister netanyahu: what about the israeli press taking a press conference in israel and not in washington? [overlapping questions] >> reporter: prime minister netanyahu, do you support going forward with this deal and getting all the hostages out?