President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have said they believe a 60-day deal to return half the hostages and a temporary ceasefire in Gaza will happen soon.

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have both voiced strong optimism that a breakthrough is imminent. After months of violence, hostage crises, and political pressure,

President Donald Trump’s foreign envoy Steve Witkoff said Tuesday that he’s hopeful to have a Gaza ceasefire deal by the end of the week, as negotiators make substantial progress working through remaining issues.

Trump has largely focused on expanding the Abraham Accords, an agreement in his first term that led to normalization of relations between Israel and some Arab nations. He's also proposed a relocation plan for Gaza's two million Palestinians, which Netanyahu endorsed at the time.

The U.S. President said Israel “agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize” a 60-day ceasefire, “during which time we will work with all parties to end the war.”

U.S. President Donald Trump shared several announcements Thursday pertaining to the Ukraine war while hinting at a"major statement" coming Monday.The president made clear that he supports the Senate bill imposing heavy economic sanctions on Moscow after doubling down on his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin's handling of the war in Ukraine,

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the terms of a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and warned Hamas to accept the deal before the situation deteriorates further. The announcement came just days before Trump is set to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday for high-stakes talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.

The US president said talk were going "very well", but a Palestinian source tells the BBC they have not made headway.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged progress in ceasefire talks in the 20-month war in Gaza, as Israel and Hamas appeared to move closer to an agreement.

The U.S. president told reporters Friday on Air Force One that it was "good" that Hamas was ready to enter talks.

US president softens his rhetoric but it is unclear whether this will result in tangible support in the war against Russia