India, Sept. 29 -- Ahead of US President Donald Trump's meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House has said it is 'very close' to achieving a peace deal for Gaza.

As per a Reuters report, the White House has added that Trump will speak to Qatar, a key US ally and mediator between Israel and Hamas regarding the peace deal.

'We hope that both sides will agree to the deal," the White House added further.

Trump will be hosting Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. This marks Netanyahu's fourth visit to the United States since Trump assumed office as POTUS.

Ahead of the meeting, Trump took to Truth Social and stated that there is a chance for "greatness in the Middle east."

"We have a real chance fo...