The U.S. president told reporters Friday on Air Force One that it was "good" that Hamas was ready to enter talks.

Israeli PM Netanyahu expressed confidence that discussions with Trump could advance Gaza ceasefire talks and hostage releases. Despite challenges, both sides are under pressure to finalize a deal, with protests in Tel Aviv calling for action on the hostage crisis amidst ongoing violence.

President Donald Trump has ramped up expectations around a possible 60-day ceasefire in the war in Gaza after he said Thursday that a response from Hamas was expected within the next day.