President Trump announced a Gaza peace deal with Hamas is ‘very close,’ potentially traveling to the Middle East Sunday. Negotiations, involving Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, are based on a 20-point proposal for a ceasefire and Hamas disarmament. However, Hamas demands a full Israeli withdrawal and permanent ceasefire, seeking assurances against renewed military action.

-President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he may travel to the Middle East this weekend as his negotiators seek to seal a Gaza hostages-for-ceasefire deal.

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who intensified a political crisis by resigning earlier this week, said Wednesday he expected President Emmanuel Macron to name a new premier within the next 48 hours.