Trump and Netanyahu to meet at White House and discuss Gaza ceasefire
Israel and Hamas appear poised on the brink of agreeing a ceasefire deal that would bring about a 60-day pause to the fighting in the war-torn region.
The US president has made clear he would like to see the conflict end soon, following last month's 12-day war between Israel and Iran.
He is set to discuss the proposal with Mr Netanyahu behind closed doors today, in a stark departure from Mr Trump's usual Oval Office fanfare.
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, denied the press had been barred from the event because of the sensitive nature of discussions.
She said: 'The utmost priority for the president at this moment is to end the war in Gaza and to return all of the hostages.'
The proposed ceasefire deal would allow aid to flood into Gaza in exchange for at least some of the 50 remaining Israeli hostages being freed.
Before departing for the White House meeting, Mr Netanyahu said that Israel and the US were working 'to achieve the deal under discussion, on the terms we agreed to'.
Mr Trump is expected to greet Mr Netanyahu on the White House lawn at 6.30pm local time (11.30pm UK).
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