Israel's Netanyahu says he believes Trump can help seal Gaza ceasefire deal
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Israeli negotiators taking part in the ceasefire talks that resumed in Doha on Sunday have clear instructions to achieve a ceasefire agreement under conditions that Israel has accepted, Netanyahu said on Sunday before flying to Washington.
'I believe the discussion with President Trump can certainly help advance these results,' he said, adding his determination to ensure the return of hostages held in Gaza and to remove the threat of the Palestinian militant group Hamas to Israel.
It will be Netanyahu's third visit to the White House since Trump returned to power nearly six months ago.
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in April. File photo: AFP
Trump said he believed a hostage release and ceasefire deal could be reached this week, which could lead to the release of 'quite a few hostages'.
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