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 hours. Israel would then free more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners.

On Friday, Donald Trump told reporters at the White House: 'It's looking like we have a deal on Gaza, and we'll let you know. I think it's a deal that will get the hostages back.

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.

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.

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

White House peace plan aims to end Israel-Hamas conflict, with Trump leading Gaza transitional body.

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

WASHINGTON: After days of speculation, the White House on Monday released a 20-point plan for ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, releasing hostages held by Hamas, and…

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

Both leaders said Israel will "finish the job" if Hamas doesn't agree to the 20-point plan, which includes phased troop withdrawals, released hostages and rebuilding.

Trump and the Israeli prime minister outline their 20-point plan during meeting at White House. Key US politics stories from Monday 29 September at a glance