President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at Mar-a-Lago on Monday to discuss peace efforts in Gaza and Israel, with a focus on recovering the remains of a deceased Israeli hostage.Security was heightened along Southern Boulevard as deputies from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office conducted thorough checks of vehicles before they crossed the bridge. David Mencer, spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, described the meeting as a historic fifth visit, symbolizing the close relationship between the two countries. “No other leader in Israel’s history has seen President Trump as often, or any U.S president, as our prime minister is doing. But also, no leader in the world gets this sort of closeness that Israel enjoys with the U.S, so it’s something we are extremely proud of,” Mencer said.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsThe discussions aimed to bring peace to the region by disarming Hamas and to seek President Trump’s assistance in recovering the remains of Ran Gvili, a deceased Israeli hostage. Gvili, a policeman, was killed on Oct. 7 while trying to save people, and his body was taken back into Gaza by terrorists. His parents accompanied the prime minister to South Florida.”They’ve both told the president directly that, you know, you shouldn’t just think to yourself, ‘Just because he’s dead, we should stop thinking about him.’ It’s saving a life because it’s saving the life of that mom and dad. They need that closure to be able to bury their son in Israel,” Mencer said.He said they are working closely with Trump.”Well, for us it’s all about peace,” Mencer said. “For Israel, it’s all about peace.”Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25

PALM BEACH, Fla. —

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at Mar-a-Lago on Monday to discuss peace efforts in Gaza and Israel, with a focus on recovering the remains of a deceased Israeli hostage.

Security was heightened along Southern Boulevard as deputies from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office conducted thorough checks of vehicles before they crossed the bridge.

David Mencer, spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, described the meeting as a historic fifth visit, symbolizing the close relationship between the two countries.

“No other leader in Israel’s history has seen President Trump as often, or any U.S president, as our prime minister is doing. But also, no leader in the world gets this sort of closeness that Israel enjoys with the U.S, so it’s something we are extremely proud of,” Mencer said.

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The discussions aimed to bring peace to the region by disarming Hamas and to seek President Trump’s assistance in recovering the remains of Ran Gvili, a deceased Israeli hostage.

Gvili, a policeman, was killed on Oct. 7 while trying to save people, and his body was taken back into Gaza by terrorists. His parents accompanied the prime minister to South Florida.

“They’ve both told the president directly that, you know, you shouldn’t just think to yourself, ‘Just because he’s dead, we should stop thinking about him.’ It’s saving a life because it’s saving the life of that mom and dad. They need that closure to be able to bury their son in Israel,” Mencer said.

He said they are working closely with Trump.

“Well, for us it’s all about peace,” Mencer said. “For Israel, it’s all about peace.”

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