(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday evening.

Trump hosted Netanyahu for a dinner meeting where they examined recent developments in the Middle East, including a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

When questioned about the status of his plan for Palestinian relocation, Trump stated that the United States enjoys "great cooperation" from neighboring nations. He expressed optimism by saying, "So something good will happen."

Netanyahu praised Trump’s approach, describing it as a "brilliant" vision. He elaborated, saying, "It's called free choice. If people want to stay, they can stay, but if they want to leave, they should be able to leave."

He also emphasized that Gaza "shouldn't be a prison. It should be an open place and give people a free choice."

Asked about the possibility of a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, Trump responded with "I don't know" and directed attention to Netanyahu for further insight.

Netanyahu responded confidently, stating, "I think we can work out a peace between us and the entire Middle East with President Trump's leadership, and by working together, I think we can establish a very, very broad peace that will include all our neighbors."

Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, noted that there is now a promising chance to achieve a peace agreement in the Gaza Strip.

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