Published on, Sept. 29 -- September 29, 2025 9:33 PM

The White House has said Israel and Hamas are very close to agreeing on a Gaza ceasefire deal. U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today in Washington to discuss the 21-point peace plan. Trump is also expected to speak with Qatar's leaders, who are acting as mediators with Hamas. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt confirmed both sides are approaching a framework for ending the conflict and building lasting peace.

Leavitt stated that both parties must make difficult compromises to finalize the deal. She explained that neither side will get everything it wants. However, she said the agreement would still move the region toward peace....