US President Donald Trump said he was “very confident" of reaching a deal on Gaza as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to push for a deal to end the nearly two-year conflict that has triggered global outrage.

Trump greeted Netanyahu on Monday with a handshake and a thumbs-up for the reporters ahead of talks for a peace deal, even as Israeli tanks pushed deeper into Gaza City. All eyes would be on this meeting as Trump is expected to announce a breakthrough in the Gaza conflict.

“I am, I’m very confident," Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of peace in Gaza. He repeated “very confident" when asked if all parties were on board with the 21-point plan to end the nearly two-year war.

The meeting comes at a time when Israel is increasing

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