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.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday met for a second time in two days with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Gaza as Trump's Middle East envoy said Israel and Hamas were closing their differences on a ceasefire deal.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu met again at the White House, signaling progress on a potential Gaza ceasefire. Netanyahu said Israel remains committed to defeating Hamas and freeing hostages.