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,

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Tuesday for a second time in 24 hours to discuss the possible ceasefire deal in Gaza. The unannounced Oval Office meeting—the premier’s fourth with Trump in six months—was closed to the media and lasted around 90 minutes.

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize as efforts to secure a peace deal in Gaza rumble on. The Israeli Prime Minister handed Trump a letter, which he said he had used to nominate the President for the Nobel Peace Prize.