Israel strikes Lebanon and Trump says Gaza ceasefire close

Israeli strikes killed several people in southern Lebanon. US President Donald Trump said a Gaza ceasefire could be close. The UAE welcomed the signing of a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Israeli air strikes kill three in south Lebanon despite ceasefire

Gaza ceasefire talks intensify as Trump suggests a deal may be within reach

Trump says ceasefire in Gaza possible within 'next week'

This episode features Mina Aldroubi, Senior Foreign Reporter; and Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent.