Trump directly tells Netanyahu to 'hold off on settlements for a bit' in Israel

President Donald Trump directly asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to slow settlements in the West Bank and said he's confident the two nations can come to a peace agreement with the Palestinians. 
Trump and Netanyahu addressed reporters at a press conference Wednesday before the two met privately at the White House. One reporter asked whether Trump and Netanyahu were both on the same page regarding settlements.

"As far as settlements, I'd like to see you hold back on settlements for a little bit," Trump said while turning toward Netanyahu. "We'll work something out, but I would like to see a deal be made. I think a deal will be made."

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