President Trump said Friday he believes a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is possible "within the next week." "I think it's close," Mr. Trump told reporters when asked about the prospect of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. "We think within the next week, we're going to get a ceasefire."

US President Donald Trump says that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is “close” and could be reached “within the next week”. Trump made the comments late on Friday, indicating he had spoken with individuals involved in the ongoing negotiations.