The first stage of a U.S-brokered ceasefire deal — agreed in January — fell apart in March, as negotiators failed to nail down a next phase and the Israeli military resumed its offensive in Gaza. The U.S., Qatar and Egypt have been steering renewed talks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss a potential ceasefire in Gaza. The U.S.

ABC News security contributor Steve Hill says the actions of “every single center of power” has made him optimistic that a ceasefire agreement will be reached.