Trump says ceasefire in Gaza possible "within the next week"

President Trump said Friday he believes a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is possible "within the next week."

"I think it's close," Mr. Trump told reporters when asked about the prospect of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. "We think within the next week, we're going to get a ceasefire."

The Trump administration has pushed for a pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas for weeks, but a deal has proven elusive so far. Israel and Hamas have not publicly commented on whether a deal is possible soon.