Tel Aviv, July 5 -- US President Donald Trump reiterated his belief that a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal could be inked next week, The Times of Israel reported on Saturday.

After a reporter aboard Air Force One told him that Hamas responded positively to the latest ceasefire proposal, "Well, that's good," Trump responded, before acknowledging that he hasn't been briefed yet on the matter.

Asked about Iran, Trump said its nuclear program was set back "permanently," but says Tehran may restart its program in different locations than the ones hit by the US and Israel last month, as per The Times of Israel.

Trump said Iran has not agreed to inspections of its nuclear program or to give up enriching uranium.

He says that he'll di...