Israel and Hamas appeared to be closer to a truce than in recent weeks, but they were still wrangling over the terms of a deal that would see the release of hostages held in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is also set to meet President Trump in Washington on Monday.

By Jeff Mason, Andrea Shalal, Matt Spetalnick and Alexander Cornwell WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump, hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday,

Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas stall amid hostage disputes, political tensions, and aid access issues.