Only a few weeks ago, President Donald Trump seemed confident a deal was days away that would end the fighting in Gaza, secure the release of hostages and allow aid to flow into an enclave where people are starving to death.

The United States cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks this week plunges one of President Donald Trump’s pushes to solve global conflicts into new uncertainty.

President Donald Trump laughed off the French President's statements on recognizing a Palestinian state, pointing out exactly how relevant France is.

President Donald Trump was caught by surprise last week by Israeli actions in Gaza and Syria, and in both instances phoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “rectify” the matter, according to the White House.

Plus: Hundreds of people have been killed in recent weeks trying to reach food, mostly in mass shootings by Israeli soldiers.

The US president will meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney during his four-day trip.

John Swinney will raise the plight of the people of Gaza with President Trump when they meet in Scotland next week. The First Minister also backed the right to “peaceful demonstration” on the eve of huge protests against the Republican politician's visit.

President Donald Trump's Mideast envoy is headed to the region and that could mean good news for Gaza ceasefire prospects.