President Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday at the White House with the aim of reaching a framework for a deal.

The US president expressed optimism that a deal is ‘very close’ despite the Israeli prime minister vowing to keep fighting

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Sunday about reaching a deal to end the war in Gaza, saying there is “a real chance for greatness in the Middle East,”…

President Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday at the White House with the aim of reaching a framework for a deal.

JERUSALEM: Facing increasing isolation abroad and mounting pressure at home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will defend his intention to “finish the job” in Gaza when…

President Donald Trump said he hopes to finalize a Gaza peace plan with the Israeli leader, whose reputation has tanked before U.N. General Assembly.

Israeli PM Netanyahu working on ceasefire plan with Trump ahead of meeting, amid escalating Israel-Hamas conflict.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday that he had Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan that would bring an immediate…

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Trump believes the agreement is close after talks with Arab leaders last week, insisting it would free hostages, secure a ceasefire and force Hamas to disarm.

Israeli forces kill at least 77 in last 24 hours to bring war death toll to 66,000

Plan proposed as Netanyahu is keeping together an uncompromising coalition, which wants takeover of Gaza and West Bank.

The US president has talked up prospects of an agreement, but Netanyahu said it was not finalised - and Hamas say they haven't been sent the proposal.

Donald Trump's plan, according to The Times of Israel and US news site Axios, calls for an immediate ceasefire, a phased Israeli withdrawal and the release of hostages within 48…

President says Israel has 'full backing' of US, may take steps to defeat Hamas if it doesn't accept proposed peace deal.

The US president positioned himself as a peacemaker who is going to bring a lasting peace to the Middle East

Watch as Donald Trump met Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, 29 September, as the US president pushed a new peace proposal for Gaza after Western leaders embraced…

Trump press conference live: Netanyahu ‘agrees to peace plan’ in meeting

The US president has won regional backing, but Hamas’s response and Israel’s intentions leave the outcome in doubt

The proposal may shift the focus towards negotiation, but longstanding issues mean achieving peace will be difficult.

They say they have, but on Gaza's security and long-term governance, Netanyahu appears to differ from the plan.