U.S. President Donald Trump noted that a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip war between Israel and the Palestinian armed group Hamas is imminent, urging both sides to agree to a ceasefire again on the 29th (local time).
President Trump wrote early that morning on his social media platform Truth Social, "Make a deal in Gaza. Bring the hostages home!"
On the 27th, he told reporters in the Oval Office regarding the timing of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, "I think it is imminent" and "I expect a ceasefire within the next week." This suggests that President Trump, who brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, is looking to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Meanwhile, Israeli Minister Ron Dermer, a close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is scheduled to visit the United States this week to discuss the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to the Associated Press. An Israeli official who requested anonymity told the AP that Prime Minister Netanyahu is also planning to visit Washington in a few weeks. The AP interpreted this as a sign that progress could be made towards a new agreement.
However, the official declined to comment on the purpose of the visit, adding that the plans have not yet been finalized.
The online outlet Axios reported that several Israeli officials have indicated that Prime Minister Netanyahu is pushing for a visit to the U.S. to celebrate the success of airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.