Trump says he believes a Gaza ceasefire deal is close

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he believes an agreement is close on a Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and that it could be announced soon.

US officials have been waiting on a formal response from Hamas about what a source said is a proposed 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal.

Trump, speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, also said he believes the United States is close to a deal with Iran on its nuclear program.