The Qatari prime minister told The New York Times that Gaza war mediators decided to delay talks on more difficult issues so a hostage-prisoner swap could be concluded quickly.

Trump is expected to arrive in Israel on Monday, where he will address the Israeli parliament and hopes to meet hostages.

U.S. troops have begun to arrive in Israel to set up a coordination center that will oversee implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, two officials told ABC News. No U.S. troops will enter Gaza, the officials said.

President Trump will address Israel's Knesset and visit Cairo as part of a trip marking the historic Israel-Hamas peace deal before honoring Charlie Kirk.

Vice President JD Vance joins Meet the Press as President Trump travels to the Middle East to sign a deal aimed at ending the Gaza war, while tensions mount in Washington as the government shutdown drags on with no end in sight.

Elsewhere, dozens of aid trucks have been seen crossing into Gaza, but UN agencies say this falls short of what is needed in the territory.

“It is our reality today,” Israel’s goalkeeper Daniel Peretz said after conceding all the goals in a chastening 5-0 defeat for his team.

Crowds in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday cheered President Donald Trump’s name during a speech by the Republican’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who was interrupted by booing when he mentioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.