'They're taught TREMENDOUS HATE' Trump LASHES OUT at Palestine in meeting with Israeli PM
DONALD Trump has pledged to help Israel and Palestine sign a peace deal during talks with Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
Trump: Israel Palestine peace deal will involve compromise
Mr Trump said helping to broker a peace agreement was "very, very important", adding: "I really believe they're gonna make a deal."
But he warned both sides will have to make compromises.
He said: "I think the Palestinians will have to get rid of some of the tremendous hate they're taught from a young age."
Our administration is working towards a peace agreement
Mr Trump said: "Our administration is committed to working towards a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians.
"We'll be working on it very, very diligently. It's very important to me personally.
"But it is the parties themselves who must directly negotiate such an agreement."
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu speaking at the White House
Trump wants to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
The President also indicated his desire to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem – a hugely controversial proposal.
And when asked about his commitment to a two-state solution, he said: "I'm looking at two states and one state.
"And I like the one that both parties like. I'm very happy with the one that both parties like. I can live with either one."
The President was asked about his commitment to a two-state solution
Trump: United Nations has treated Israel "very very unfairly"
Mr Netanyahu, who had a combative relationship with Barack Obama, thanked Mr Trump for his "truly warm hospitality".
He added: "I deeply value your friendship. Israel has no better ally than the US."
And he praised the billionaire's proposals to tackle the threat of Islamist terrorism.
Netanyahu had a combative relationship with Barack Obama
Mr Trump also defended his former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, who was forced to resign earlier this week.
It came after allegations he discussed sanctions with a Russian ambassador before President Trump was sworn into office.
The billionaire businessman said: "I think it's very, very unfair what's happened to General Flynn, the way he was treated."