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Trump Backs Israeli Strikes on Iran Amid Urgency

12/30/2025

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Trump Supports Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he is prepared to back Israeli strikes on Iran if Tehran continues its nuclear and missile programs.
He stressed the urgency of countering Iran's military buildup during the meeting.
He described Project Sunrise, a Gaza reconstruction plan to establish a technocratic Palestinian government.
Netanyahu asked for clarity on Hamas disarmament and the makeup of an international stabilization force.

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China Conducts Military Drills

China has intensified drills near Taiwan, firing dozens of rockets in its largest exercises in decades.
The drills named Justice Mission-2025 simulate a blockade and include no-fly warnings for Taiwan's waters.
U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed the maneuvers, framing them as routine.
Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported increased activity, with 90 aircraft crossing sensitive zones.

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Trump Supports Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he is prepared to back Israeli strikes on Iran if Tehran continues its nuclear and missile programs.
He stressed the urgency of countering Iran's military buildup during the meeting.
He described Project Sunrise, a Gaza reconstruction plan to establish a technocratic Palestinian government.
Netanyahu asked for clarity on Hamas disarmament and the makeup of an international stabilization force.

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