Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he hoped to reach a deal in a few days for the release of more Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.

Netanyahu says hostage deal will be reached in days as he heaps praise upon Trump in Newsmax interview - ‘We have 50 left; 20 definitely alive, and some 30 that are not alive, and I want to take them all out,

President Trump on Tuesday said he’s pushing for a Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal to be reached next week as he prepares to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White

Netanyahu alleges only 20 out of 50 Hamas-held hostages are believed to be alive. The Israeli PM aims for a 60-day ceasefire, which could lead to a permanent end to the conflict.

HAMAS has said it will release 10 hostages amid ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire deal for war-torn Gaza. The Islamist terror group’s statement came after four days of indirect talks

"The conversation with President Trump can definitely help advance that result which we are all hoping for," Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.

Agreement between Israel and EU includes measures to increase aid shipments to Gaza and open additional crossings; Hamas demands funds for Gaza’s reconstruction as part of ceasefire guarantees.

Stance won't be explicit in text in order to keep heat on Hamas during permanent ceasefire talks, sources say; PM, Trump optimistic on agreement though Hamas says progress elusive

Trump met Netanyahu on Tuesday for the second time in two days to discuss the situation in Gaza, with the president's Middle East envoy indicating that Israel and Hamas were nearing an agreement on a ceasefire deal after nearly two years of war.