The Times of Israel reports: “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that he and US President Donald Trump were in lock-step with their efforts to secure a hostage deal.

In a seeming attempt to project unity with the United States amid the ongoing ceasefire negotiations, the premier insisted that both he and Trump would not agree to a deal ‘at any price,’ as the American president again suggested that a deal was close to being finalized.

‘President Trump and I have a common goal. I want to achieve the release of our hostages. We want to end Hamas rule in Gaza. We want to make sure that Gaza does not pose a threat to Israel anymore,’ Netanyahu told reporters at the US Capitol in Washington before meeting with Senate Majority Leader John Thune.

Netanyahu insisted he and Trump have the same strategy for securing a deal, which does not involve US pressure on Israel.

‘President Trump wants a deal, but not at any price. I want a deal, but not at any price. Israel has security requirements and other requirements, and we’re working together to try to achieve it,’ Netanyahu said, dismissing reports to the contrary…”