President Trump on Tuesday said he’s pushing for a Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal to be reached next week as he prepares to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White

President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next Monday, according to two U.S. administration officials.The visit comes as the U.S. leader has begun stepping up his push on the Israeli government and Hamas to broker a ceasefire and hostage agreement and bring about an end to the war in Gaza.

The strikes come as President Trump on Friday said there could be a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas within the next week.