Trump Says Middle East Deal Is ‘Very Close,’ May Travel to Region This Week

WASHINGTON—President Trump said Wednesday he may travel to the Middle East at the end of the week, as his son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff try to secure a cease-fire deal in Gaza. 

Trump said that he believed a deal to end the two year-long conflict was “very close.” People close to the talks were more cautious, saying there were significant sticking points that have bedeviled peace negotiations for months.