New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday (July 31) described the newly announced Gaza peace agreement as a "great breakthrough", even as Hamas and Israeli officials indicated that major disagreements remain over how the deal would be implemented.

Speaking at Camp David, Trump said the agreement represented "a big step for the Middle East" and expressed confidence that it could help end months of fighting in Gaza, despite acknowledging that the process would face challenges.

"It's a big step for the Middle East, and people are really impressed by it, and they're surprised by it," Trump said. "Will it go through its ups and downs? It's a very complex situation over there."

Trump's remarks came a day after he announced wha...