Trump optimistic about deal Middle East

US President Donald Trump believes that the Israelis and Palestinians are prepared to conclude a peace agreement.

Trump told Abbas that he was determined to work with both sides to conclude an agreement. He did not tell how he plans to get the two camps in line, but was full of optimism. 'We are going to get this together,' the president promised.

Abbas, in turn, said that the Palestinians are ready for a peace agreement that provides two states along the borders of 1967. 'It is time for Israel to end the occupation of our nation and country,' said the leader of the Palestinian Authority.