Washington, June 28 -- United States President Donald Trump has stated that a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip could be achieved "within the next week" and suggested that an agreement between Israel and Hamas may be imminent.

Trump made the remarks on the evening of Friday, June 27, at the White House during the signing of an agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, which was jointly brokered by the United States and Qatar.

The president said he had spoken with individuals involved in efforts to negotiate a ceasefire and expressed optimism about progress.

He clarified that the United States is "not a direct party to the conflict" but voiced concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis. "People are dying there, a...