U.S. President Donald Trump again expressed optimism regarding a hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza. In a conversation with reporters before boarding Air Force One on his way back from New Jersey to the White House, he said: "I think there's a good chance we'll have an agreement with Hamas during the coming week, regarding quite a few of the hostages. We've already released many hostages, but this concerns those who remain. Quite a few of them are expected to be released."


