UNITED STATES President Donald Trump is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu in the White House today, as hopes rose for a ceasefire in Gaza. Ahead of the talks, the United Nations reported there had been 17 Israeli attacks “on or near health facilities in Gaza City” since September 16, as Israel continues its offensive on the territory’s largest urban area. President Trump has insisted for some time that a ceasefire deal is very close. During his defiant speech, Mr Netanyahu insisted Israel needed to “finish the job.”But hopes seem to have been rekindled that a viable ceasefire plan may emerge from the talks between President Trump and Mr Netanyahu. Over the last week, there have been rumours that part of the plan may include Britain’s controversial former prime minister Tony Blair leading Gaza for a transitional period.