U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met for the second time in two days to discuss the ongoing war in Gaza and efforts toward a possible ceasefire. The closed-door meeting at the White House follows mounting diplomatic activity aimed at brokering a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas.

Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steven Witkoff, said the two sides were nearing agreement on a 60-day ceasefire. The proposal reportedly includes the release of 10 live hostages and the repatriation of nine bodies.

On Monday, Netanyahu and Trump had a lengthy dinner meeting, marking the Israeli leader’s third state visit during Trump’s second term. Earlier Tuesday, Netanyahu also met U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Speaking after those meetings, Netanyahu insisted Israel’s military campaign in Gaza is not over. “We still have to finish the job—free our hostages, eliminate Hamas’ military and government infrastructure,” he said.

While Trump told reporters that ceasefire negotiations are “going very well,” Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said more time is needed, adding, “I don’t think I can give any timeline at the moment.”

The leaders also touched on controversial proposals for relocating Palestinians from Gaza. Trump claimed regional support for relocation options, while Netanyahu said, “If people want to stay, they can stay, but if they want to leave, they should be able to leave.”

The UN and Arab nations have strongly condemned forced relocation, warning it violates international law. Egypt and other countries have proposed alternative plans focused on reconstruction and temporary housing within Gaza.

The conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has resulted in over 57,500 deaths in Gaza, following Hamas’ initial attack that killed 1,200 Israelis and led to 251 hostages being taken.