Trump said on Sunday there was a good chance such a deal could be reached this week, while Netanyahu said he believed his discussions with Trump would help advance talks underway in Qatar.

Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas stall amid hostage disputes, political tensions, and aid access issues.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington on Monday for dinner with President Donald Trump at a key moment in efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and determine the course of negotiations with Iran.