Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed optimism about achieving a broad peace in the Middle East that would include all neighboring countries. He emphasized the possibility of reaching a peace agreement with Palestinians who do not seek Israel's destruction, while maintaining Israeli security and sovereign control over security matters. Netanyahu also indicated that Israel is close to reaching an agreement to cease hostilities in Gaza. However, he warned against establishing a Palestinian state that could serve as a platform for Israel's destruction, underscoring that security would remain firmly in Israeli hands.