JERUSALEM, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel's recent military campaign against Iran has created a "window of opportunity" to expand regional normalization agreements, days after a fragile ceasefire took effect.
His comments came amid unconfirmed reports by Israel's state-owned Kan TV that Israeli and Syrian officials have held indirect talks, via U.S. mediators, on a possible normalization deal between the two countries. The two neighboring countries have officially been in a state of war since 1948.
In a video statement, Netanyahu reiterated that Israeli airstrikes on Iran -- including targets linked to its nuclear program, missile infrastructure, and government institutions -- marked what he called "a great victory."
He said the move "opens up an opportunity for a dramatic expansion of the peace accords," adding that, "We are working on this vigorously."
He said that alongside efforts to secure the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and to defeat Hamas, "there is a window of opportunity that must not be missed. We must not waste even a single day."
Netanyahu is reportedly scheduled to visit the White House in the coming days, according to Israeli media. His office did not immediately confirm the visit. Enditem