Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the end of the war in Gaza is near, DPA reports.

"We are now approaching the end of the operation in Gaza," Katz said, a week after the end of the war between Israel and Iran.

The minister reiterated Israel's goals in the conflict, including the release of all hostages and the defeat of the Islamist group Hamas.

Over the weekend, US President Donald Trump had said he expected a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict soon. However, it was unclear what Trump's statement was based on. | BGNES