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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he spoke to President-elect Trump over the weekend

about Lebanon, Syria, and negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza.

And peers Michelle Kellerman has more.

Netanyahu says he had, in his words, a very friendly,

warm, and important conversation with Trump about the efforts to bring hostages back from Gaza.

There are seven Americans among the 100 still held by Hamas. Biden administration officials say

they hope a deal can be finalized this month for a hostage and ceasefire deal

that would also allow much-needed aid to get into Gaza. Israel continues to carry out deadly

airstrikes there. It's also been pounding military targets in Syria following the collapse of

Bashar al-Assad's regime. Netanyahu says Israel has no interest in confrontation with rebel

leaders there. He says the Israeli actions are defensive to keep weapons out of the wrong hands.

Michelle Kellerman and PR News Tel Aviv. Dron sightings are going viral on social media and sparking

concern in New Jersey. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says the federal government is, quote, on it.

And peers Luke Garrett has more.

Secretary Mayorikis confirmed drone sightings are happening during an interview with ABC News Sunday.

There's no question that people are seeing drones.

He said a recent federal aviation administration rule change that allows drones to fly at night

might explain the increase in sightings.

Regardless, Mayorkas said the federal government is helping New Jersey police deal with the drones

and the concern they're creating, but that all the drones his team has looked into have been

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