States will moderate its commitment unless Member States pay more. First, President Donald Trump said the u. S. Bond with israel is unbreakable. Comments made as he welcomed israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu to the white house. Donald trump appeared to take a major step back from the longheld u. S. Stance of a two state solution in the middle east. Said there will need to be flexibility from the israelis in order for these, but only of how stands recognize israel. Am looking at two state and one state, and i like the one that both parties like harry im very happy with the one that both parties like. I can live with either one. I thought for a while the two state looked like it may be the easier of the two, but honestly and israel and the palestinians are happy, im happy with the one they like the best. Story, letsn the go across to london and speak to the head of International Relations and social science at regents university. Thank you very much for speaking to us on the program. You just heard donald trump say that two states is not the only solution to the israelipalestinian conflict. What would the alternative be . Ofi think he is a bit short knowledge and understanding of the negotiations of the last 23 years plus. Is to statenative or one state, what does it mean, one state . Meaning that the palestinians lives, or thatal they are equal citizens with the same political civil rights, which means the end of the jewish state, because i dont think palestinians are going to vote for a jewish state. It is meaningless. The question is when both are negotiating, what is the role of the United States and choosing a lasting peace . , anda very complex issue not just whatever both sides want. Reporter President Trump casually told netanyahu to hold off on settlement building for a while. Will that lacks attitude be seen as kind of a car launch Carte Blanche . Some pressure on netanyahu within the cabinet, not only to expand but quickly to accelerate expansion of settlements, even building new ones, illegally in the eyes of the israeli government. I think he would like to have a bit of check from the United States and from President Trump, that he doesnt have carte bla as some elements of his government would like to. Netanyahu did not hold back his admiration for donald trump. Could this warm chemistry signal an even greater shift in u. S. Policy down the line . Netanyahu seemed relieved. He said to his own cabinet that were dealing with a complex power that its difficult to know where he is heading. So the most important thing is not to upset him early on in his presidency. [indiscernible] israelsommitment to security, the unbreakable ties, which you would expect him to say. But we will see [indiscernible] then he will realize the complexity and then he will have to see that this is the real relation. They spent a significant amount of time attacking the very bad iran deal. Neither side suggested an alternative. Were they just trying to put iran on notice with that kind of rhetoric . Think they would like to put political pressure on. There are two aspects to this. Ne is the Nuclear Issue campaign, andble enforcement of it is very important. The other aspect concerns the middle east. This needs to be contains. Also looking at the complexity of domestic iran policy, and i think this language will enhance the power of the more extreme in iraq. To see that the nuclear is aware for the iranians to enter the International Community and be. Xcepted by them thank you very much for your urinalysis here on france 24. Analysis. R according to the new york times, repeated exchanges had the election. Re the National Security adviser Michael Flynn quit after misrepresenting the nature of a phone call with russias ambassador. National security adviser for just 24 days, Michael Flynn stepped down from the role on monday amid claims he discussed u. S. Sanctions with russia before donald trump had entered the white house. The u. S. Administration said the agoident new three weeks that there had been issues over the phone contact with russia thatad submerged intelligence its Law Enforcement agencies had intercepted calls revealing that members of Donald TrumpsCampaign Team had been in contact with russian officials up to a year before the election. The claim has been denied by ,oscow and dismissed by trump who has described the report says nonsense and attempts to cover up mistakes made by Hillary Clintons campaign. Its also emerged that Michael Flynn had been discussing sanctions with the Russian Ambassador last december, around the same time that president obama was announcing retaliatory measures against moscow over claims that it tried to influence the election. Flynn repeatedly denied having talked about sanctions, even in discussions with Vice President mike pence. But last month the retired generals questioned by the fbi and later notify the white house that he had been less than forthcoming. What he discussed has not been disclosed. More questions are being asked about what and when President Trump new. Leading republicans are calling for an independent investigation into the links with russia. The International Community is also watching closely. The u. S. Defense secretary is in brussels to meet his nato counterpart amid unease about how relations will develop with the first meeting between senior u. S. And Russian Diplomats is also due to take place this week when the Russian Foreign minister meets his american counterpart, rex tillerson, in germany on thursday. Reporter u. S. Defense secretary jim mattis was in brussels to reassure nato of u. S. Up. Are worriedders about the alliances future, but it was not business as usual in brussels this wednesday. Mattis said nato allies must pay more or the u. S. Will moderate its commitment. Reporter nato allies were hoping for reassurance, but on his first trip to europe as White House Defense secretary, james mattis issued a sharp morning. He called on European Partners to increase their defense spending, or, he said, the Trump Administration would moderate its commitment to them. Its a fair demand that all who benefit from the best defense in the world carry the proportionate share of the necessary cost to defend freedom. Washington has long called for european capitals to spend 2 of their gdp on defense. Blunt language will alarm european leaders who are already wary of a White House Run by a president who once described nato is obsolete and heat praise on russian president n. Adimir putin t in brussels, he sought to paint the spending is crucial regarding the threat from the Islamic State group and it was the nato chief who tried to him for seismic capitals on both sides of the atlantic have in common. Since the end of the cold war have we face greater challenges to our security in either europe or north america. Neither can effect a deal with this on their own. Nato is good for europe and it is good for north america. X as nato entered a time of uncertainty, his uncompromising fewtude will have called european leaders. Meanwhile hundreds of nato soldiers to party military in northwestern poland this wednesday. Troops from the u. S. , the netherlands, and poland were part of the exercise. Guns pounded while military jets flew over the training facility. France, president Francois Hollande has called for a boost to Cyber Security measures. Accused them of trying to influence the vote. He has been less friendly toward russia, while his two main contenders seen more prone to dialogue with moscow. The president ial campaign of Francois Fillon remains in troubled waters. He held a Campaign Rally near paris a short while ago. The conservative candidate held a meeting with his former boss, president nicolas sarkozy, earlier in the day. His campaign has been in turmoil since allegations surfaced that his wife was given a fake job on the french taxpayers dime. Rebel lawmakers in the conservative party or renewing their calls for him to drop out or risk defeat at the polls. He served as Nicolas SarkozysPrime Minister for four years and then defeated him in last years party primary. Is turnings fillon to the former president s support as he struggles to rally his party ahead of the upcoming election. Of meetings come as members the Republican Party put pressure on him to quit the race , rebel spearheaded by lawmakers close to sarkozy. Question image that fillon promoted of high moral standards has now been shattered. Ts now about trust there are other members of our party who are respected, young, and capable of leading our party. Managed toay, fillon persuade them to back down on a plan to convene a crisis meeting. But according to the newspaper, about one third of the Party Members are refusing to campaign for him. Meanwhile, fillons Approval Ratings continue to plummet. Courting to one poll, his popularity is con down by 19 in one month over allegations his wife was paid hundreds of thousands of euros for a job she didnt do. Nother allegation has emerged a satirical newspaper which first broke the fate jobs story said that his spokesperson was being investigated for tax evasion. Complaint forr public defamation. Police in malaysia have arrested a woman in connection to the death of the estranged half brother of north koreas leader. Kim jong nam is believed to have been assassinated. According to malaysian authorities, he was poisoned with a chemical spray. North korea once the body released immediately and has objected to an autopsy being performed. The ambassador to malaysia according to malaysian sources, spent hours trying to stop an autopsy from being conducted and asked her the body to be handed over. Authorities rejected the request. Ambassadors move reinforces suspicion voiced by south korea and the u. S. That kim jongs estranged halfbrother was assassinated by north korean spies. The cause of the murder seems likely to be poison, although it has yet to be formally established through an autopsy. The timing of the assassination seems to holdof meaning. Weve seen it with the execution of a longheld standing order. Nam is belize believed to have been attacked by two women. He died on the way to the hospital. Malaysian police say that have detained a woman over the murder. Authorities said the suspect was carrying be enemies travel documents. Forng in virtual exile years, he was known to have openly criticized his mothers his brothers loss. He has survived to assassination attempt in recent years. Which i dont think kim jong nam was viewed as a direct threat to the leadership but an obstacle to the plan to maintain the regime for the next two or three decades. China said it is closely monitoring the situation. Some of his family members currently live in beijing and macau. A second round of voting, indias most populous state is conducting state elections in seven phases. The results will be announced on march 11. Its seen as a litmus test for the Prime Ministers popularity. He shocked the country last rupeeer when he with drew bills from circulation overnight, a move he may end up paying or at the polls. Sentdia has successfully 104 satellites from a single rocket into space. The countries hoping to become a major player in the space industry, an industry that operates on a fraction of nasas budget. Applause erupted at the Indian Space Research organization after the agency successfully launched 104 satellites into space on a single rocket. Easily surpassing russias previous record of sending 37 satellites on a single launch in 2014. The Prime Minister tweeted that the remarkable feat is yet another proud moment of our space Scientific Community and the nation. The commercial satellite industry continued to grow as telecoms, internet and other Country Companies grow more hightech. Eye on a had its multimillion dollar space trip for a while now and aspires to eventually send astronauts into space. The country space agency has become known for its ability to carry out missions at a fraction of the cost of its international competitors. In 2013 they successfully launched an unmanned rocket to orbit mars for just 73 million, compared to nasas mission which cost 371 million. Combined with the affordability of its mission, it stands to make india a strong competitor in the 300 billion global space industry. Other news, a state of emergency has been declared in the new zealand city of christchurch. This after a bushfire destroyed homes in suburbs forcing hundreds of people to flee. Police have warned others in the area to be prepared to leave their homes at short notice. My neighbors of the hill are absolutely terrified. Over in australia, temperatures in queensland have been intense. In fact, its been so hot, a Police Officer cooked and add on the bonnet of their car. Temperatures reached a record of 47 degrees elsies last tattered a and have not dropped below 41 celsius since the end of january. Time for the Business News next with kate moody. Starting out with a break through at the German Airline lufthansa. The carrier has been plagued for about three years by pilot strikes, unions calling for higher pay and better working conditions. The airline and unions have agreed to a deal set forth by a mediator. That took off three years ago appears to have arrived at its final destination. Germanys Largest Airline accepted a new wage agreement for 5400 pilots. In four stages, the tonsil will give ae their salary and 30 million euro bonus. Increasing payrolls until 2019. It represents a 50006000 euro increase per pilot. The company says it will be staffing 40 new claims with employees who are not part of the Labor Agreement to make that some of the funds. The can strike over three years of cost the Airline Close to a half alien euros. The latest strike in november alone cost the flagship carrier 100 million although it still managed to post record profits of 1. 7 billion euros last year. Batons says it must continue with costcutting measures to compete with budget airline. And despite agreeing on the wage proposal several other labor issues remain, meaning or structure possible in the month ahead. Kate passengers flying to germany could still experience problems on thursday. Ground crews plan to strike as part of a separate, ongoing dispute about pay. Airlines are warning of possible delays or cancellations on thursday. Greece is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel on austerity. Athens International Creditors are deadlocked over the next tranche of bailout funds but hope to reach a deal before elections in france, the netherlands, and germany that gets the antieuropean parties gain power. Meetconomy was on track to fiscal targets set by eu and international lenders. Everybody has recognized the figures. We are not advocating for austerity and no institution must advocate for austerity, but as you said, there needs to be a d set of reforms in order to make this economy even more competitive, and in order for it to be attractive to investment. Kate wall street once again seeing record highs this and as President Donald Trump repeated his plans to cut taxes and regulations. Major indices of about. 5 there. European indices also closed higher. The European Parliament has been given the green light to trade agreements with canada, despite opposition on both sides of the atlantic. Some measures could be implement it as early as next month, although the national European Parliament still needs to ratify the deal before takes full effect. So what stands to change under ceta . Its taken seven years of negotiation and faced the human opposition. Ceta promises to bring canada closer to europe. It aims to boost growth and walls in europe by eliminating 99 of import tariffs with canada, saving the block 500 Million Euros annually in duties. Of theticking point treaty, mutual access to public contracts. European companies can compete for government contracts in canada, and Canadian Companies will also be able to respond to calls for tender in your. The deal also includes protection for particular products that are produced in 142 geographic zones around europe. Cheese ands champagne, for example. The eu promises that only to europeanforming food and Environmental Standards will be given free access. That wont apply to canadian beef and pork. A response to criticism that the deal could allow hormone injected me to introduce the in markets. One of the most controversial parts of the deal is the proposal to set up special arbitration courts that would settle disputes tween investors and national authorities. Critics argue that it would allow powerful multinationals to effectively sue National Governments if they dont like their policies. To appease their concerns, the deal will include setting up a Permanent Court where all hearings will be public, but it not enough for opponents of ceta. A petition calling for the deal to be scrapped has been signed by over 3 million people. Are reports that verizon still plans to buy its core internet business, despite a number of security breaches. Verizon made of 4. 8 billion offer for the struggling business but was reviewing the thatcation after hearing users had had their data compromised. The japanese internet telecommute and telecommunication giants saw rank will acquire before truth billion,t group 43 . 3 months after softbank told donald trump it would invest 50 billion in the u. S. The head of General Motors has arrived in germany to discuss the sale of its european operations. He was at the headquarters to allay concerns about job cuts as she follows through with negotiations to sell the brand to the french esa group. They have not turned a profit since 1999. The bank of england says it will still circulateds new five pound note, despite controversy over an unusual ingredient. The new note contains a small amount of tallow or animal fat, which makes it more resistant to wear and tear. From someked outrage groups that called for the bill to be withdrawn. Ahead withll push the release of a 10 pound note as well but will look into alternative options for future production as they start issuing 20 and 50 pound notes later down the line. Thank you very much, kate moody, for the Business News. We will take a short break. 02 15 17 02 15 17 [captioning made possible by democracy now ] amy from pacifica, this is democracy now there is nothing in what general flynn did in terms of conducting himself that was an issue. What came down to, plain and simple, was misleading the Vice President and others and not having a firm grasp on his recollection of that. Amy y less ththan a month after trump took the oath of office, the white house made maybe facing its biggest crisis yet following the resignation of Michael Flynn over his calls to