Netanyahu said his meeting with Trump focused on freeing hostages in Gaza, and stressed his determination to "eliminate" the capabilities of Hamas.

As talks for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip resume, Palestinians in the battered enclave say they are desperate for deal to end the war between Israel and Hamas.

US President Donald Trump’s foreign envoy Steve Witkoff said Tuesday that he’s hopeful of having a Gaza ceasefire deal by the end of the week, as negotiators make substantial progress working through remaining issues.