By Jeff Mason, Andrea Shalal, Matt Spetalnick and Alexander Cornwell WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump, hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday,

Iran's resurgence, Israel's military posture, and U.S. backing create a high-stakes triangle driving the region toward renewed conflict.

The visit marked a rare moment of overt praise from the Israeli leader, who thanked the United States for standing "shoulder to shoulder" with Israel in what he called a show of decisive strength aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he wanted peace with Palestinians but described any future independent state as a platform to destroy Israel and for that reason sovereign power of security must remain with Israel.

Israeli politicians across the aisle have sent the prime minister messages pushing for or against a Gaza hostage deal.

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By Andrea Shalal, Alexander Cornwell and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was due to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday,