U.S. President Donald Trump has said that ceasefire talks in Gaza are “going along very well,” as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday.

Trump told reporters that Hamas is willing to negotiate, adding, “They want to meet and they want to have that ceasefire.” The remarks follow recent indirect negotiations in Qatar, which ended without a breakthrough but are expected to continue this week.

When asked about obstacles to peace, Trump replied, “I don’t think there is a hold-up.”

During the meeting, both leaders addressed Palestinian relocation, with Trump claiming support from neighboring countries and Netanyahu stating that he is working with the U.S. to identify nations that could offer Palestinians a “better future.”

“If people want to stay, they can stay, but if they want to leave, they should be able to,” Netanyahu said. The Palestinian presidency has previously denounced such relocation plans as a violation of international law.

Netanyahu also ruled out full Palestinian statehood, declaring Israel would retain security control over Gaza. “People will say it’s not a complete state… We don’t care,” he said.

The Israeli Prime Minister used the occasion to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, handing over a formal letter to that effect. “He’s forging peace in one country and one region after the other,” Netanyahu said.

Trump reiterated that he would be “very firm” with Netanyahu on ending the war and predicted, “We’ll have a deal this week.”

The U.S.-backed ceasefire plan includes a 60-day truce, the release of hostages, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from parts of Gaza.

Meanwhile, protests erupted outside the White House, and the International Criminal Court continues to pursue war crimes charges against Netanyahu and Hamas leaders.